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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in South Pasadena, CA

South Pasadena residents with Aetna coverage can access therapy through Headway with copays typically around $30 per session. Our providers offer both talk therapy and medication management, with many available for appointments within two weeks.

Dominic Valdes

Dominic Valdes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I specialize in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, particularly gay men, and offer a space that is culturally attuned and grounded in understanding the nuances of identity, intimacy, and relational dynamics.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Bahar Payandeh

Dr. Bahar Payandeh

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 1.4 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I take an inquisitive approach to therapy where we explore patterns and challenges while also encouraging my patients to take meaningful steps towards the goals they set for themselves.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Knarik Oganesyan

Knarik Oganesyan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Burbank, CA


“Clients can expect a focus on solutions, and work on creating achieveable actions that can help them reach their goals.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Cheryl Bentley

Cheryl Bentley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.6 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I believe therapy is not only a space for healing, but also a process of rediscovering your capacity to shape and create your life with awareness, courage, and compassion.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Direct, Warm
David Trejo

David Trejo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.9 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“There is no ideal client: My purpose as your therapist is meet you where you are at in life and move forward with you on your journey.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jonathan Vela

Jonathan Vela

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and practical. I pull from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you understand patterns in your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, but I also lean into a humanistic style, meaning I see you as a whole person, not just a diagnosis or a set of symptoms.

I believe therapy should feel like a safe, judgment-free space where you can show up as you are. Whether we’re exploring your relationships, working through anxiety or depression, or identifying what really matters to you, my goal is to support your growth with curiosity, care, and clarity.

I also value realness, I’ll challenge you when it’s helpful, offer insight when you're stuck, and celebrate the progress you might overlook. You're the expert on your life; I’m here to help you reconnect with that truth and build the kind of change that lasts.

Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Nazare Magaz

Dr. Nazare Magaz

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 2.2 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“My approach is collaborative, warm and creative, whereby we work together to understand you better and at a deeper level.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Scott Whelan

Scott Whelan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.2 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I am passionate about working with creative professionals, highly sensitive & neurodivergent people navigating identity issues, trauma, anxiety, self doubt and burn out.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
James Dvorak

James Dvorak

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I specialize in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals and those exploring questions around identity, belonging, and connection.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
John Rosania

John Rosania

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Burbank, CA


INDIVIDUAL THERAPY & PSYCHOANALYSIS

I invite you to say what you would never say in ordinary conversation. I specialize in anxiety, depression, difficult to describe dissatisfaction, work/career difficulties, low self-esteem, sexual problems, imposter syndrome, men's issues, creative blocks, sexual abuse, and relationship issues.

Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Seth Gold

Seth Gold

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • N Hollywood, CA


“My goal is to help clients build insight, resilience, and the tools necessary to achieve their personal goals and improve overall functioning and quality of life.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anthony Boyd

Anthony Boyd

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.2 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I'm warm, direct, curious, and comfortable sitting with experiences that feel complicated, painful, or difficult to name.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Doug Wilson

Dr. Doug Wilson

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Burbank, CA


“I collaborate with a wide range of clients, with a particular interest in helping men with a variety of issues including relationship challenges, intimacy concerns, difficult childhoods, and infidelity.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Athina Danilo

Athina Danilo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Burbank, CA


“Using relational, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed therapy—along with inner child work, parts work, mindfulness, and somatic awareness—we create space for healing and self-connection.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Thea Brown

Thea Brown

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • North Hollywood, CA


“I believe that learning to build a healthy connection with oneself fosters authentic, fulfilling relationships with others.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues
Challenging, Direct, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Ruiz

Stephanie Ruiz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Whittier, CA


“I strive to build a therapeutic bond where clients feel safe and supportive as we reflect on the challenges and collaborate on goals.”
Aetna + 12 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julissa Miro Quesada

Julissa Miro Quesada

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I deeply value cultural context and our innate need for human connection, authenticity, and belonging.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Iris King

Iris King

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 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
Oliver Drakeford

Oliver Drakeford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • West Hollywood, CA


“I'm a trained psychodynamic therapist and love to work with adult clients to help improve insight and self-awareness.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Direct

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Artyom Khachikyan

Dr. Artyom Khachikyan

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe that we are all inherently kind, so I want to help people rediscover that aspect of their psyche.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pardeep Gill

Pardeep Gill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Fremont, CA


“I listen first and prescribe thoughtfully. Before recommending medication, I want to understand the full picture...”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mariella Gonzalez

Mariella Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Whittier, CA


“As a bilingual therapist, I provide therapy in both English and Spanish, creating a space where clients can express themselves authentically and feel fully understood.”
Aetna + 4 others
Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cristal Guerrero

Cristal Guerrero

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Whittier, CA


“As a first-generation Mexican American and mental health therapist, I understand how culture, identity, and family dynamics can shape our inner world.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Clay Crosby

Clay Crosby

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I seek to provide clients a safe, non-judgmental place to express and explore their challenges, and help them to rediscover their talents, strengths and resources.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chiwon Zdanovich

Chiwon Zdanovich

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.3 mi away • Sierra Madre, CA


“I value guiding and empowering clients to dive deep into their experiences to gain insights that target and heal problems at their root to gain relief.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Sheridan Henderson

Sheridan Henderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Beverly Hills, CA


“I believe in your ability to grow, heal, change. I ask you to be real, and I am real in return. I talk truth. I listen. I cuss sometimes. I crack jokes.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Luis Vallejo

Luis Vallejo

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Beverly Hills, CA


“I navigate the expanding and evolving field of psychiatry and it's intersection with psychodynamic theory.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Dr. Dawn Wisniewski

Dr. Dawn Wisniewski

Therapist

In-person • 14 mi away • Covina, CA


“I believe healing, growth, and change are possible, and I am here to guide, support, and empower you in this season of your life.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brian Gleason

Brian Gleason

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.8 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


I bring 20 years of experience in many areas of therapy including LGBT specializations, drug/alcohol issues specialization, and a client centered approach

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Denise Benitez

Denise Benitez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Whittier, CA


“My work has focused on adolescents, children in foster care, family systems, domestic violence/trauma, couples therapy/relationship issues, ethnic minority mental health and LGBTQ clients.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Annie Souders

Annie Souders

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Studio City, CA


We all reach seasons of life that feel bigger than what we expected to carry.

Maybe becoming a parent has felt more overwhelming than you imagined. Maybe your baby spent time in the NICU, and life after coming home hasn't looked the way you thought it would. Maybe you're a new dad trying to find your footing, feeling anxious, disconnected, or unsure of where you fit. Maybe you're worried about your child's development, or maybe you're navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, or a major life transition of your own.

I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families, with specialized experience supporting early childhood mental health, developmental differences and neurodiversity, pregnancy and postpartum, and families navigating NICU stays and medically complex journeys.

Whatever brings you here, my goal is to help you better understand what's happening, feel more confident moving forward, and create meaningful change that lasts beyond the therapy space.

Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Infertility
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Dr. Monique Avedian

Dr. Monique Avedian

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • View Park-Windsor Hills, CA


“Therapy, for me, is first and foremost about connection. I believe that real healing happens when you feel seen, understood, and supported without judgment.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Terence Ford

Dr. Terence Ford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.5 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“My work is grounded in psychoanalytic theory and technique, which means we'll look beyond surface symptoms to understand what's shaping your inner experience and patterns in relationships.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Curtis Lehmann

Dr. Curtis Lehmann

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • West Covina, CA


“My biggest boast as a therapist is that I make people feel like I've been where they are, regardless if that's the brink of divorce, the mires of depression, or the self-defeating loop of addiction.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cami Elen

Cami Elen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • North Hollywood, CA


“She supports clients from a trauma focused perspective, and works with adults, couples, and families.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Hyatt

Jessica Hyatt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


It's hard to find non-judgmental therapy, especially when dealing with subjects that evoke shame. That's why I collaborate to create a therapy that meets you as you are. I hold an affirming space for marginalized orientations, neurotypes, and relationship styles. We can work to navigate major issues like trauma, sexuality and life changes, or an ongoing condition like depression or anxiety. I am also passionate about supporting people through their gender journeys. My therapy is not just inclusive, but is LGBTQ+ and neurodiversity affirming. I also enjoy working with couples or relationship groups as they navigate challenges.

Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Maria Baldasseroni

Maria Baldasseroni

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Studio City, CA


“I offer a space of sincere empathy and emotional safety to explore, learn and grow from discomfort and unease.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gisoo Mohandesi

Gisoo Mohandesi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Sherman Oaks, CA


“She believes that every client has unique strengths and resilience, and she is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joshua Cunningham

Joshua Cunningham

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • 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
David Andreone

David Andreone

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Culver City, CA


“I specialize in helping people navigate anxiety, depression, burnout, creative blocks, relationship challenges, performance pressure, and major life or career transitions.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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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