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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Van Nuys, CA

Find mental healthcare support in Van Nuys with Aetna coverage. Headway connects you with 8,911 licensed providers offering flexible in-person and virtual sessions. With copays starting around $30, the average client saves 75% on care while focusing on their wellbeing.

Dr. Amanda Tekinceer

Dr. Amanda Tekinceer

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Valencia, CA


“Through our work together, we'll reframe your limiting beliefs into superpowers and channel your doubt into motivation.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Deborah Lowe

Dr. Deborah Lowe

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I am a registered Play Therapist so play is vitally important to my approach and to allowing the child to discover his or her strengths and abilities.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Energetic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andra Moldav

Andra Moldav

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I work with people who feel stuck inside anxiety, depression, trauma, or the weight of complicated relationships.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Susanna Boyer

Susanna Boyer

Therapist

In-person • 19 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I lean on psychodynamic, attachment, trauma-informed, and mind-body theoretical orientations as my framework, and borrow interventions from a variety of therapies tailored to my clients, including ACT, CBT, somatic therapy, EFT, and others.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erika Kosterlitzky

Erika Kosterlitzky

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Pasadena, CA


I love doing this work! I consider it a great privilege to walk alongside my clients, to partner with them, support them in their journey, and witness their growth.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Scott Whelan

Scott Whelan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 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
Michael Wikler

Michael Wikler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Valencia, CA


“My approach is rooted in empathy, positivity, and a non-judgmental perspective, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Liezel Lauguico

Liezel Lauguico

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Westlake Village, CA


“With a deep commitment to helping adults heal from childhood trauma, my work is rooted in empathy, compassion, and dedication.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Niki Payne

Niki Payne

Therapist

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


I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy. I also hold a degree in Mind-Body Psychology and am trained in clinical hypnotherapy. Before becoming a therapist, I spent over a decade working in digital marketing, which gives me unique insight into the stressors of fast-paced careers, identity development, and the challenge of balancing ambition with well-being.

I’ve worked with a diverse range of clients, including women navigating heartbreak or life transitions, professionals seeking purpose, and individuals healing from trauma, anxiety, or people-pleasing patterns. I’m passionate about helping people live with more intention and emotional freedom.

Therapy is personal, and I do my best to meet people where they are—with curiosity, compassion, and care. As someone who’s done a lot of personal healing work myself, I understand how vulnerable it can feel to ask for help. My goal is to create a space where you can be real, be seen, and make meaningful changes at your own pace.

Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Taylor Alderete

Taylor Alderete

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Ventura, CA


“I have a deep passion for working with kids and adolescents, helping them navigate the unique challenges that come with growing up in today's fast-paced and high-pressure world.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
David Trejo

David Trejo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 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 + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emma Ocampo

Emma Ocampo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Alhambra, CA


“My practice is grounded in compassion and strengths-based principles, and I firmly believe in client voice and choice.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Nancy Graies

Dr. Nancy Graies

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“I'm passionate about connecting with people who feel like something is holding them back from living the life they want — from showing up as their authentic self.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Wendy Mejia

Wendy Mejia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Valencia, CA


If you are navigating the quiet weight of relationship wounds, identity

questions, or emotional patterns that have followed you for years without

fully understanding why, I specialize in exactly this kind of work. I am a

Latina therapist who provides services in Spanish and English, bringing a

culturally affirming lens to every session. I practice in Santa Clarita with

specialized tools including Brainspotting and IFS for deeper healing.

Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jonna Tamases

Jonna Tamases

Therapist

In-person • 19 mi away • Pasadena, CA


Let's start wherever you are. Stressed? Overwhelmed? Anxious? Unmotivated? Feel like you're faking it through life? I'm with you. I welcome you to be heard, to let down and rest. I support you in working through past events, discovering your true self, and learning new skills to empower you. I work with individuals in person in my cozy office in Pasadena.

Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Creative, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jade Dearing

Jade Dearing

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Westlake Village, CA


Trauma-Informed. I specialize in treating adults with unresolved childhood traumas / C-PTSD. I deeply understand how early life experiences shape present-day struggles—I specialize in helping people heal from those roots, not just manage surface-level symptoms.

I am trained in powerful, evidence-based and experiential modalities like EMDR, IFS-informed parts work, Emotionally Focused Therapy, the Safe and Sound Protocol, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. Not one-size-fits-all—I tailor treatment to each individual’s nervous system, attachment patterns, and inner world.

Most importantly, I show up as a therapist: I provide a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space where clients can be fully seen, heard, and validated. I understand that reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, and I meet clients with compassion, patience, and respect for their pace.

I am committed to helping clients work through inner emotional conflicts so they can move toward a more stable, fulfilling, and connected life—not just symptom relief, but real, lasting transformation.

Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carly Dosh

Carly Dosh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“We all deserve a place to talk with someone who we know will not judge or shame us, but instead walk along side us, holding hope and strength until we can hold it ourselves.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ani Krecker

Ani Krecker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“I operate using an eclectic approach - support in a manner that is tailored or individualized to each person.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Colin Keller

Colin Keller

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Westlake Village, CA


“My belief is that the "psyche yearns to heal itself". Learning to slow down and pay mindful attention...”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Katrin Silvestro-Enriquez

Katrin Silvestro-Enriquez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Westlake Village, CA


“I work with adults seeking clarity, stability, and personal growth, including young adults navigating transition to independence.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Relationship issues
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jonathan Monteverdi

Jonathan Monteverdi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Westlake Village, CA


“My hope for clients after session is to have built a better understanding of their situation/situations and themselves so that they can practice more of the skills and tools learned in session to move in a direction that is more adaptable and...”
Aetna + 1 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. John W. Carter

Dr. John W. Carter

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Pasadena, CA


I am a recently licensed counseling psychologist with extensive training and experience in psychotherapy, assessment, and psychology research. I have provided individual, couples, and group therapy at the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center (now LGBT Center), the Los Angeles VA, the Boston VA, and Enki Health Services. I have enjoyed training and supervising student therapists at the University of West Georgia and the University of Redlands. I also teach psychology at UCLA Extension. In general, I am curious about the the human mind and I am dedicated to help others who are struggling.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Meng-Ning Cheng

Meng-Ning Cheng

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“My approach connects deep self-discovery with real body healing. We will explore your inner world to uncover the root causes of your struggles rather than just managing symptoms.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lucy Guadagnuolo

Lucy Guadagnuolo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“My approach is collaborative and person-centered, recognizing that you are the expert in your own story.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Roger Nolan

Dr. Roger Nolan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • San Marino, CA


“My basic philosophy about therapy is that it's not so much about getting rid of something than it is about seeing it with new eyes.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Humorous, Inquisitive, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christianne Cardriche

Christianne Cardriche

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“Clients often tell me they feel safe, seen, and supported. I believe in meeting you where you are, walking with you at your own pace, and honoring your unique story.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Teru Kanazawa

Teru Kanazawa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • South Pasadena, CA


“I work as a collaborator with you in an honest, truthful and transparent process to achieving the best you can be.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katherine Carter

Katherine Carter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“For over two decades, I have enjoyed helping people work through relational challenges, anxiety, grief, depression, life transitions, and spiritual issues so they can find their joy in life again!”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brenda Way

Brenda Way

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 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

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Dr. Bahar Payandeh

Dr. Bahar Payandeh

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Glendale, 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 + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Stan Rushing

Stan Rushing

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“Stan's goal is to build upon current strengths to assist clients in the healing and growth processes.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Angelica Cano

Angelica Cano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Alhambra, CA


My name is Angelica Cano I am a licensed mental health therapist, LCSW, with over 6 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and families. My goal with each of my clients is to create a welcoming environment where they can begin their own healing journey. I believe each person can create positive changes for themselves through education, community, support and encouragement. As a first-generation Mexican American college graduate, I am passionate about helping the Latin-o/a/x community across every challenge life brings.

Aetna + 12 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sara Hulan

Sara Hulan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Westlake Vlg, CA


You should know that I genuinely care about the people I work with. I approach therapy with curiosity, compassion, and respect for your lived experience. I believe healing happens through safety, connection, and understanding—not pressure or judgment. My role is to walk alongside you as you make sense of patterns, heal from past experiences, and move toward a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Magda Herrera

Magda Herrera

Therapist

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


Hi, I'm Magda. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's degree from Antioch University Los Angeles. I'm a culturally sensitive Latina therapist who is passionate about helping people better understand themselves and the challenges they're facing. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or feeling stuck in life, we'll work together to uncover patterns, build insight, and strengthen your confidence. I believe meaningful change can happen when you feel truly seen and understood.

Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lucinda Guarino

Lucinda Guarino

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“My overarching purpose is to see others mentally and emotionally empowered and prepared with tools that promote successful career and personal development.”
Aetna + 12 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Breanne Sangalang

Breanne Sangalang

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Westlake Village, CA


Hi. I'm Breanne and I am a LMFT in California. I enjoy working with individuals (15+) who are seeking to make positive changes in their lives.

My clinical experience has allowed me to uncover my interest in working with those impacted by mood disorders, especially bipolar disorder. I earned my BA in Psychology from San Diego State University and went on to obtain my MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Gabriella LaPorta

Gabriella LaPorta

Therapist

In-person • 24 mi away • Thousand Oaks, CA


“My approach draws from emotionally focused therapy, psychodynamic theory, parts work, narrative therapy, and family systems.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Chiwon Zdanovich

Chiwon Zdanovich

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 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
Sarah Scheidler

Sarah Scheidler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Sierra Madre, CA


“I believe deeply in the power of the therapeutic relationship and the possibility of post-traumatic growth.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lakana Nicolas

Lakana Nicolas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Pasadena, CA


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps individuals and couples navigate life’s more difficult and complex experiences. I specialize in supporting patients in understanding how past experiences impact present-day challenges, so they can move toward a more fulfilling, authentic, and connected life.

Aetna + 7 others
Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

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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