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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Valencia, CA

Headway makes mental healthcare accessible for Aetna members in Valencia with transparent copay ranges of $0-$30. Connect with experienced providers across the region for talk therapy and medication management support.

Valeh Bahram-Soltani

Valeh Bahram-Soltani

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I like to create a kind and safe space where a person can feel comfortable sharing whatever it is they need to work on.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Emily Hung

Emily Hung

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring a culturally attuned perspective and a deep commitment to creating a warm, judgment-free space where you feel truly heard.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded

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Karla Chuquimia

Karla Chuquimia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I highly value a comprehensive and positive approach to therapy. I believe that cultivating self-awareness, acknowledging self-worth, practicing good self-care and fostering gratitude can enhance the quality of our lives.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Shelzea Zamora

Shelzea Zamora

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a mental health clinician who takes a solution‐focused and empowering approach to therapy. I believe healing happens at your pace, and I strive to meet you exactly where you are. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, respected, and understood as we work together to explore challenges, build on your strengths, and move toward meaningful change.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ramon Suarez

Ramon Suarez

Therapist

Virtual • Banning, CA


“Using a strengths-based approach, I aim to meet you where you are while integrating solution-focused techniques.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Juliet Kari

Juliet Kari

Therapist

Virtual • California


Life can feel incredibly heavy when the past refuses to stay in the past. If you’re tired of "just getting by," feeling constantly on edge, or noticing that old history is intruding on your present, I want you to know something important: healing does not have to be a retraumatizing experience.

I specialize in helping adults navigate unresolved trauma through a lens of total safety, pacing, and respect. You deserve a space where you can finally let your guard down, drop the heavy armor, and reclaim your story. Whenever you’re ready to transition from surviving to truly living, I am here to walk that path with you.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stan LeMelle

Stan LeMelle

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a Therapist with over 20 years of experience helping people through difficult seasons—whether that's constant worry, feeling disconnected from your partner, or feeling like you've lost your footing in life.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Dr. James Armour

Dr. James Armour

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in helping children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigate anxiety, depression, panic, trauma, PTSD, and other life stressors. With experience in psychiatric crisis care and community outreach, I believe healing starts with feeling safe enough to show up. My goal is to offer real, judgment-free support that meets you where you are and helps you move toward lasting growth.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anna Keaney

Anna Keaney

Therapist

Virtual • California


I have 15+ years of experience working with individuals and couples who have experienced trauma, both directly and indirectly. My specialty is those going through a loss, suffered emotional trauma, or are victims of violence. Unaddressed individual trauma can often lead to anxiety, depression and difficulties in developing / maintaining loving relationships. Couples can struggle with unhealthy patterns of communication and need alternative tools to better understand each other. With a warm, collaborative, and evidence-based approach I support clients facing issues such as anxiety, grief, life changes and relationship challenges.

Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Physical health issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Delia Acosta-Perez

Delia Acosta-Perez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach is client-centered and strength-based, rooted in empathy, active listening, and unconditional positive regard.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Heather Ward

Heather Ward

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Heather blends evidence-based and psychodynamic approaches with a warm, collaborative style to create a safe, nonjudgmental space...”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lawrence Lawler

Lawrence Lawler

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in cognitive therapy, particularly cognitive-behavioral approaches for depression and anxiety.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Alexander-Petersen

Christina Alexander-Petersen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have been working as a therapist over the last 25 years I work from a cognitive behavioral standpoint.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Panic disorders
Affirming, Direct, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Strom

Christina Strom

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a client centered therapist, meaning I want to meet you where you are. Down to earth, gentle, honest, and transparent...”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chermayne Moore

Chermayne Moore

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My mission is to create a safe and welcoming space where you can be your most unfiltered and authentic self.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Shirley Remmers-Mesman

Shirley Remmers-Mesman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


I’m a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who believes mental health care should feel human—not rushed or impersonal.

I provide a non-judgmental space where you can speak openly and feel understood. My approach integrates thoughtful medication management with psychotherapy when appropriate, always tailored to your individual needs.

Diagnosis can be an important part of understanding your experience, but it’s only one piece of the picture. I look at your mental, physical, and emotional well-being, as well as the life experiences that shape what you’re going through.

I offer collaborative, grounded care to help you move toward a more balanced, integrative, and holistic sense of well-being.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Manuel Soto

Manuel Soto

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe the goal of therapy is to foster an environment that is safe and non-judgmental allowing clients to feel accepted and understood.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Alaysia Young

Alaysia Young

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe clients are the experts of their own experiences, and my role is to support them in gaining insight, identifying patterns, and building practical strategies for change.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Maternal mental health, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Michelle Ho

Michelle Ho

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Jose, CA


I'm an open minded individual and welcome any topics in treatment

Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Cylystina Nevel

Cylystina Nevel

Therapist

Virtual • California


Some seasons of life ask more of you than you ever expected, and somewhere along the way you stopped feeling like yourself. I work with teens, parents, and adults who are moving through anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and the heavy stretches that come with big life transitions. I care deeply about supporting LGBTQIA+ and transgender clients, and families who want to understand and show up for one another a little better. So much of this work is simply remembering that you do not have to carry any of it alone.

Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Moses

Michelle Moses

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in trauma-informed care, working extensively with foster youth, families, and individuals navigating life's hardest seasons.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Khadra Yusuf

Khadra Yusuf

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe that mental health treatment works best when patients feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their care.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Tony Gunn

Tony Gunn

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am Tony Gunn, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am also a Substance Abuse Professional and a board certified transgender care therapist. I value connection, trust, and respect.

I work with adults, teens, families, and couples. My focus areas include LGBTQIA+ clients, gender nonconforming clients, transgender care, sexual health concerns, trauma, grief, mood concerns, and major life transitions.

You receive care grounded in empathy, cultural awareness, and collaboration. Sessions center on clear goals, practical skills, and meaningful insight. I create a space where you feel heard, supported, and understood without judgment.

I provide services through in-person and telehealth settings. My approach blends evidence-based practice with care shaped around your needs, values, and lived experience. My goal centers on supporting clarity, stability, and long-term well-being through an affirming therapeutic relationship.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Ava Saheli

Ava Saheli

Therapist

Virtual • California


A core priority in my work is helping clients reclaim the power of their voice. Therapy is most meaningful as a collaborative process where you are not only heard, but truly attempted to be known. As an Iranian American therapist, I understand the richness and complexity of holding multiple cultural identities. I especially enjoy supporting Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), as well working with teenagers and adults navigating identity formation, relationships, and the often tender process of growing into themselves

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Empowering

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Pertuiset

Nicole Pertuiset

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I like to set up sessions of 8 and see how it goes. If you meet your goals and can graduate early? Great.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carmen Santillan

Carmen Santillan

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a board‐certified clinical therapist with a strong foundation in narrative therapy, helping clients explore and reshape the stories that influence their lives. In recent years, I’ve supported children ages 5–17 as well as adults navigating a wide range of emotional experiences, including anxiety, depression, grief, and gender affirmation.

Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Ayers

Jennifer Ayers

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely seen, understood, and comfortable being yourself.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • La Jolla, CA


“With over 7 years of Nurse Practitioner experience, she takes a holistic approach to medication management, carefully tailoring treatment to meet the individual needs of each client.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Carolina Morales

Carolina Morales

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with ten years of experience working with children, teens, adults, and older adults struggling with ADHD, anxiety, and depression.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Lindsay Fisher

Lindsay Fisher

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Westlake Village, CA


“I see mental health care as deeply personal work. The trust you place in me is something I hold sacred.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Marisol Lopez

Marisol Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • California


Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re already carrying a heavy load. One thing for sure, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

In my practice, I work extensively with college students, athletes, young adults and adults across various stages of life. I specialize in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, performance pressure, injury recovery, burnout, and complex questions around identity and self-worth.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my core mission is to support you through life's most challenging moments so you can step fully into the best version of yourself. Therapy isn't just about managing symptoms, it’s about discovering your strengths, building resilience, and creating a life that feels authentic and aligned with who you are.

Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marlene Blanco

Marlene Blanco

Therapist

Virtual • Onyx, CA


“I provide a supportive, non judgmental space for you to work on reconnecting with yourself and making the changes that you want.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Rose Ayars

Rose Ayars

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is earthy, curious and compassionate. I will help you learn, grow and challenge yourself to choose joy.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Eastman

Jennifer Eastman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“I take time to understand your complete story—not just your symptoms—so we can develop a treatment plan that actually works for your life.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Edith Mercado-Jimenez

Edith Mercado-Jimenez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where you feel genuinely heard and understood, right from the very first conversation.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexander Frenkel

Alexander Frenkel

Therapist

Virtual • California


In my studies at Antioch, I have specialized in Spiritual and Depth Psychology with CBT, DBT, Humanistic-Existential, Client-Centered, Gestalt Theories, Mindfulness, and based on my past experiences have developed a passion for working with a variety of diverse population from 12 years old children and their families to elder adults. I also took courses on World Religions and Women Role in Religion at CSUN, studied in Rabbinical School (AISH Ha’Torah) in Jerusalem, with Buddhist Guru in Nepal and a Hindu Guru in India with knowledge of Vedic (Vedantic), Hindu, Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Tradition.

For over 15 years being on spiritual path and self-discovery journey, I became a Spiritual Guide, Reiki Master, and a Minister. Lead Spiritual Retreats and trainings around the world, including, India, Nepal, Tibet, Russia, Ukraine. This experience prepared me to work with people from a diversity of backgrounds and cultures.

Worked with a vast variety of symptoms and problems providing needed support to my clients suffering from trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD, low self-esteem. All of these issues and symptoms have a point to make for us to understand our selves better. Working with adolescents in Residential Treatment Centers, Transitional Youth Living Programs, adult and veterans of all ages, there is one common denominator - if you want your life to be better, we can find your individual path and you might become your own Master. We'll apply, or challenge, your believe system, to make positive changes.

I help my clients resolve their problems, learn coping skills, and set their spiritual and/or religious path. Increasing client's understanding of self and accepting life with all the pluses and minuses, learning from the past without the judgment might be a difficult goal to achieve.

Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ben Quan

Ben Quan

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with almost 10 years experience providing individual therapy. I am a graduate of Cal State Fullerton, and specialize in EMDR therapy and LGBTQ+ affirming therapy. I am a big advocate for taking care of our mental health, and I am so glad you are here because that usually means you are thinking about taking care of yours too!

Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Fidelis Azeke

Dr. Fidelis Azeke

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Elk Grove, CA


“His working style is interactive, non-judgmental, and collaborative. He focuses on meeting his patients where they are and striving to meet their individual needs, all while treating them with dignity and respect.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Amanda Smith

Amanda Smith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“There are times when a person feels emotionally "stuck" and feel there is no way to undo it. I know this view well myself!”
Aetna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shaun Wilson

Shaun Wilson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I decided to become a therapist after healing my own childhood trauma and realizing that what I went through, could be used as a gift to help others heal and grow.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

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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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