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Top United Healthcare-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Torrance, CA

Access mental healthcare through UnitedHealthcare in Torrance with Headway's network of 2,909 providers. Sessions start at $0-$30with insurance, available both online and in-person to fit your schedule.

Carrie Poulson

Carrie Poulson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I also suffered trauma in my childhood, I understand and can pass on my knowledge of how to heal and become an assertive person.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Melissa Park

Melissa Park

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Clara, CA


“I take an eclectic, holistic approach to healing. I help you build a better relationship with the self and learn to appreciate your own strengths.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeraleen Peterson

Jeraleen Peterson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As my client you can expect to have the respect and support you need to help you find clarity-develop self-acceptance-gain inner strength...”
United Healthcare + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Muriel Graciano

Muriel Graciano

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, I am passionate about helping individuals optimize their overall mental health. I have a BA in Psychology from Cal State Fullerton, a MS in counseling from Cal State Los Angeles and have been practicing for nearly a decade. I am currently working with clients statewide via telehealth.

United Healthcare + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Caryn Bickel

Caryn Bickel

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a seasoned therapist with over 25 yrs of experience. I exclusively provide Telehealth (video sessions) for both CA and AZ residents!”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Jonathan Kim

Jonathan Kim

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Specializing in anxiety, ADHD, depression, and mood-related disorders, combining evidence-based medication management with supportive therapy and transparent, patient-centered communication.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Laura Celnar

Laura Celnar

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a non-judgmental space where we embrace being imperfect and where you will feel safe and supported.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Renee Hawley

Renee Hawley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide non-judgmental, authentic support. We all need help sometimes, if you're ready, I'm ready, we got this.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Men's issues, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Miriam Gomez

Miriam Gomez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in a holistic (our physical, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual aspects are all interconnected), strength-based, individualized approach to therapy.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Jason Kim

Jason Kim

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


Hey there! I am a psychotherapist with a background in psychology and clinical social work. My experience stems from working with a wide variety of clients in many different treatment settings, such as schools, residential treatment facilities, supportive housing, and private practice. I work with adolescents and adults and provide treatment for mood, anxiety, personality, and trauma-related disorders.

United Healthcare + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Sorenson

Elizabeth Sorenson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Trauma-informed treatment aims to equip the client with an experience that increases their ability to trust themselves, others, and the world around them.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samantha DuBose

Samantha DuBose

Therapist

Virtual • Tracy, CA


“I meet them with empathy and compassion to go above and beyond to walk with them on their therapeutic journey.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Valderene DaPaixao Passos Waian

Valderene DaPaixao Passos Waian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a warm, welcoming environment that allows you to feel comfortable sharing and being vulnerable, while also feeling secure.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Roscio Ibarra

Roscio Ibarra

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a warm, solution-focused therapist who believes therapy should be a collaborative space where you feel supported, empowered, & understood.”
United Healthcare + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Nali Persaud

Nali Persaud

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I try to create a safe space for someone to comfortably delve into their thoughts and emotions to find the core issues they are dealing with.”
United Healthcare + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Claris Bangura

Claris Bangura

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My style is rooted in collaboration, where I work closely with each individual to develop tailored treatment plans that honor their unique experiences and goals.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jeremy Fain

Jeremy Fain

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help clients build resilience, self-compassion, and clarity using an existential, strengths-based, and solution-focused approach.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Thanh Mai

Thanh Mai

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and personalized — I believe treatment works best when clients feel comfortable, respected, and involved in their care.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
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).”
United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Joshua Dieterman

Joshua Dieterman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hi there, I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner whose practice is rooted in one foundational belief: every person deserves compassionate, individualized mental health care — regardless of background, circumstance, or the barriers and challenges they've faced along the way.

I focus on the treatment of depression, anxiety, and life's traumas, with a particular dedication to individuals from underserved and marginalized communities who have historically faced systemic barriers to quality mental health care.

All care is grounded in evidence-based practice, blending the most current clinical research with individualized judgment and patient-centered values. As a lifelong learner, I actively pursue continuing education and emerging best practices in psychiatric care — because excellence in medicine requires ongoing growth, humility, and a willingness to be taught by both science and the patients who make this work meaningful.

I welcome patients of all backgrounds and identities, and I am honored to walk alongside each person on their journey toward healing, wholeness, and hope.

United Healthcare + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, Sleep disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lindsey McAllister

Lindsey McAllister

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have extensive experience working with men and women who have experienced trauma or struggle with substance use disorders.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Men's issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Melissa Bautista

Melissa Bautista

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is to be able to aid the client in developing the tools needed to deal with complicated feelings and situations.”
United Healthcare + 16 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Kaylee Kryzer

Kaylee Kryzer

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Barbara, CA


“Clients have noted they can tell I genuinely enjoy connecting with them, and have emphasized feeling sessions are safe, non-intimidating, accepting, and steady.”
United Healthcare + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Leah Bogopulsky

Leah Bogopulsky

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I approach a challenge from a CBT perspective in order to empower individuals to recognize the automatic thoughts that have been hindering them in some way.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
A. Manasa Blocho

A. Manasa Blocho

Therapist

Virtual • California


“It is my purpose to create a safe space where you can feel seen, heard and supported in exploring any aspects of yourself and your life.”
United Healthcare + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Mark Bender

Dr. Mark Bender

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“What helps is talking with someone who accepts the choices we have made while also acknowledging and fostering the possibility of real change.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Helen Giang

Dr. Helen Giang

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“The therapeutic relationship is of the utmost importance to Dr. Giang. She works to provide a warm and safe environment for her clients.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Physical health issues, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Sharpe

Sarah Sharpe

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I guide deep feelers out of anxiety, self-doubt, and feeling unfulfilled, into radical self-trust, self-acceptance, and ease.”
United Healthcare + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lani Espinas

Lani Espinas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I will hold you accountable, challenge you, and give you homework since I don't believe 45 mins a week is sufficient to rectify lifelong patterns.”
United Healthcare + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Courtni Hawkins

Courtni Hawkins

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. As a culturally competent therapist, my mission is to empower individuals to harness their inner strength and create transformative change in their lives.

United Healthcare + 9 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Leah Stryer

Leah Stryer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to be "that person" by providing a non-judgmental, warm, and compassionate environment that fosters growth.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Antionette Sob

Antionette Sob

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


I’m Antionette Sob, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to empowering individuals to live fuller, more balanced lives. With over a decade of nursing experience and advanced training in mental health, I aim to provide safe, supportive, and compassionate care. I believe that everyone can heal and grow — sometimes we need the right tools and guidance.

United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Aaron Martin

Aaron Martin

Therapist

Virtual • California


To simplify scheduling, book consultations through my website, not Headway: AaronMartinTherapy.com

As a mixed-race, Queer therapist, I support other LGBTQ folks, providing a safe space to simply be. I believe our varying identities impact the way the world interacts with us, and how our mental health symptoms present. I view my therapeutic role as balancing support and action to nudge you into new patterns that better support you.

United Healthcare + 4 others
Anxiety, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kacey Mather

Kacey Mather

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe that holding space for healing is connected to my divine purpose. Growing up, I spent many moments with my mom gazing at the moon as it illuminated the lake—a place filled with memories. The moon became my teacher, offering me the most important lesson I’ve come to know: it is in the darkness where we often find the most profound beauty and light. I’ve carried this lesson with me throughout my life, continually learning how even in my most challenging and painful times, there is always the potential for healing and growth.

As human beings, we all carry patterns—some of which support our wellbeing and others that no longer serve us. These patterns can become deeply ingrained, leading us into cycles of addiction, anxiety, depression, and other mental health struggles. These patterns are often the psyche's attempts to protect us from unhealed wounds, many of which have been buried, avoided, or numbed over time. But I know from my own journey, and from walking alongside countless others, that facing these wounds is the key to healing.

I believe that one of the most powerful tools for healing is the creation of secure attachment within the therapeutic relationship.Sometimes, the first person who truly shows you unconditional love and kindness is a therapist. From my own experience, I have witnessed how profound healing can be when we allow ourselves to be truly seen by another. My role is to hold that space for you—gently confronting you when necessary, but always with love and consistency. This is the essence of secure attachment and the emotional corrective experience that facilitates growth. It’s within this compassionate space that you can experience what healthy, nurturing love feels like—and eventually, learn to offer that same love to yourself.

I would be honored to walk alongside you on this journey, to support you in shedding old layers, and to help you step into a version of yourself that is whole, healed, and free.

United Healthcare + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Dr. James Cones

Dr. James Cones

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I like to assist my client's in their discoveries of new ways of understanding that provide access to powerful streams of creativity and emotional uplift.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Troy Nickell

Troy Nickell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Solana Beach, CA


“I really love helping people identify purpose and create a clear and simple way to reach their goals, for the betterment of themselves and those around them.”
United Healthcare + 2 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Deana Medina

Deana Medina

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am eager to bring in self love techniques in therapy, along with my ability to adapt effectively with diverse populations.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Monica Gutierrez

Monica Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I like to create a safe environment that includes empathy, being non-judgmental, and giving unconditional positive regard.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Stephen Gutknecht

Dr. Stephen Gutknecht

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I help people see their problems in a different light and support them as they make their desired changes.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Valerie Handlers

Valerie Handlers

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is loving, compassionate and direct. If you just want someone to listen and not give you suggestions on how to improve your life, then I am not the right therapist for you!”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Stress management
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm

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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