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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Walnut Creek, CA

Find Aetna-covered therapy in Walnut Creek with Headway's network of 8,798 licensed providers. Sessions start at $30 copay and can be virtual or in-person, with many providers offering next-day availability.

Diane Aguilar

Diane Aguilar

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Walnut Creek, CA


“In play therapy, I provide an attuned, creative, and supportive environment for youngsters of all ages.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Energetic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ignacia Perez Botto

Ignacia Perez Botto

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.6 mi away • Walnut Creek, CA


“I specialize in supporting teens and adults through life transitions like college, career changes, pregnancy, and postpartum.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Linaman

Emily Linaman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.8 mi away • Pleasant Hill, CA


“Clients can expect to leave our sessions feeling a little bit lighter, more connected, more seen, more validated, and armed with new tools, insight, and strategies to handle overwhelming emotions or interpersonal and social scenarios.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Samantha Weiss

Samantha Weiss

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Walnut Creek, CA


“As a Certified UC Berkeley Sleep Therapist, I can actively work with you to rewire your sleep patterns and tackle the trauma or stress keeping you awake.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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Victoria Ojiako-Ita

Victoria Ojiako-Ita

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 4.9 mi away • Concord, CA


“As a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I believe balancing your mental health and physical wellness is key to improving stability in life.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mariya Croshal

Mariya Croshal

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.5 mi away • Pleasant Hill, CA


“I ask permission before I challenge clients' unhelpful thoughts and add humor into my work to create a more warm environment.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Jimena Picciano

Jimena Picciano

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 1.3 mi away • Walnut Creek, CA


“My warm, empathetic style creates a supportive environment for growth, and I bring clinical expertise and professionalism to adapt therapy to your unique journey.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Caroline Gilchrist

Caroline Gilchrist

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3 mi away • Walnut Creek, CA


I am a LMFT who regularly supports adults and teens. I specialize in relationship issues, anxiety, depression, identity, self-esteem, stress management, and life transitions.

I earned my M.S. in Psychology at Cal Poly SLO and earned my B.A. in Psychology at UCSB. I have worked in a variety of settings including private practice, community mental health, and school-based programs. I am dedicated to learning about and utilizing the latest research and interventions to best support her clients.

Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anthony Meixner

Anthony Meixner

Therapist

In-person • 1.3 mi away • Walnut Creek, CA


“You will have the chance to experience the space to be safe, validating, non-judgmental, and empathetic.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues, PTSD
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Daljeet Singh

Dr. Daljeet Singh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.9 mi away • Alamo, CA


I am Dr. Singh, a clinician with an MD background, specializing in mental health, committed to providing evidence-based care that supports individuals in achieving their wellness goals and improving overall functioning.

Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Annie Lesny

Annie Lesny

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.7 mi away • Pleasant Hill, CA


“I believe that healing happens not just through insight but through felt experience, so we invite the body and sensations to speak to us in the therapy space.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Gustav Helzberg

Gustav Helzberg

Therapist

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


“It turns out our pain and problems are alchemized when we uncover compassion for our ailing parts (rather than avoid or distract ourselves from them).”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Dr. Meghan Fuller

Dr. Meghan Fuller

Psychologist

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


“My work is grounded in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches, with careful attention to development, attachment, trauma, and the complexity of each individual's inner life.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Gabriel Thibaut De Maisieres

Gabriel Thibaut De Maisieres

Therapist

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


“My mission is to help people to be more themselves by challenging their limitations and empower them.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Shannon Geenty

Shannon Geenty

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.1 mi away • Orinda, CA


“My approach is warm, empathetic, and down to earth. In our work together, you can expect a supportive, non-judgmental space...”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Bella Lurie

Bella Lurie

Therapist

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


“According to a rich variety of spiritual traditions, all major setbacks in life can be "solved" by a particular attitude towards these setbacks...”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Camille Lendormy

Camille Lendormy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“My approach to providing care includes empathetic listening, unconditional positive regard, transparency and radical curiosity.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Nancy Jackson Carlson

Nancy Jackson Carlson

Therapist

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


“I love the trust, safety, openness and caring that take place on their own in a psychotherapy relationship that is working.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Wajeeha Khan

Wajeeha Khan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • San Ramon, CA


“Healing begins with empathy. At Well Mind Therapy, we embrace your journey with compassion, creating a safe space where you feel truly seen and supported as you grow.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Arthur Kleinberg

Arthur Kleinberg

Psychologist

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


“The work of joining a person in articulating, understanding, and organizing their experience is a wonderful thing.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Participatory
Susan Futterman

Susan Futterman

Therapist

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


“I became a therapist after losing my husband to suicide. After trying and failing to find a mental health professional who understood my experience, I decided to become one myself.”
Aetna + 4 others
Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Cheri Hui-Meng Tsai

Cheri Hui-Meng Tsai

Therapist

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


“Through two humans interacting, it will increase self-knowledge, develop emotional skills and activate hidden potential.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Jennifer Margolis

Jennifer Margolis

Psychologist

In-person • 11 mi away • Oakland, CA


The clients in my practice describe my style as warm, thoughtful and creative. I work in a relational style, where I believe in tailoring each course of therapy to the needs of each individual.

I earned a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies and a Master of Art Therapy from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

I work most frequently with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, parenting/post-partum, creative blocks and existential issues.

Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Connor ( Ryn Mulhern ) Benefield

Connor ( Ryn Mulhern ) Benefield

Therapist

In-person • 13 mi away • Oakland, CA


“I help my clients feel worthy of turning their big loving hearts toward themselves so they can feel more agency and alignment in their lives.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Claudia Andrade

Claudia Andrade

Therapist

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


“I really care about creating a space where people feel seen and not judged, especially if that hasn't always been their experience before.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paul Oglesby

Paul Oglesby

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Albany, CA


“I focus on building a strong, trusting bond with my clients that serves as a foundation for exploration and change.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sandra Berger

Sandra Berger

Therapist

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


“My approach is depth-oriented, using a systemic lens to help clients work toward meaningful life goals while strengthening their capacity for connection.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anna O'Connor

Anna O'Connor

Therapist

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


“We'll explore ways you are shaped by family, community, and culture, and what this means about how you show up in the world.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Laya Fatemeh Jamali

Laya Fatemeh Jamali

Therapist

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


“My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and depth-oriented. I integrate psychodynamic and Jungian perspectives with mindfulness and somatic awareness...”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ayla Lorraine

Ayla Lorraine

Therapist

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


“I believe building an authentic human relationship rooted in non-judgement, caring attention, and respect for your unique goals is the key to effective therapy.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Serena Wu

Dr. Serena Wu

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Emeryville, CA


“I see psychiatric treatment not simply as symptom management, but as a way to support people through periods of transition, stress, and uncertainty — with thoughtfulness, structure, and compassion.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented

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Ashraf Khater

Ashraf Khater

Therapist

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


I have a deep commitment to seeing people flourish in relationship to themselves, and to others. For many of us, we have some sense of what makes relationships great and what makes them terrible. Knowing and experiencing what makes great relationships stronger, and what turns terrible relationships around, is where I can work alongside you. As someone who has been stepped in Attachment science, I love allowing for people to make more coherent sense of their internal world, to build or restore bonds with others.

Accepts Aetna insurance
Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Affirming, Challenging, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Fiona Ruddy

Fiona Ruddy

Therapist

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


“I incorporate nature, art, movement, coping skills and mindfulness exercises into sessions so my clients can gain insight and increase awareness of mind and body connection to reduce feelings of anxiety and feel more at ease, calm, present and...”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

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Katie Bauernfreund

Katie Bauernfreund

Therapist

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


Welcome! I am a licensed therapist in California and Illinois with over 13 years experience providing therapy to youth, adults and families across a variety of settings. Throughout my career I've had the privilege of supporting individuals from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds as well as clients of all sexual orientations, gender identities and neurodiverse experiences. I am committed to creating a safe, supportive and nonjudgemental space where you can feel heard, respected and accepted for who you are and where you are on your journey. Together we will work to build on your strengths, develop effective coping strategies, and create lasting change that aligns with your values. Reaching out for support is a courageous first step and I am here to support you.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jason Hsu

Jason Hsu

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Albany, CA


“I provide compassionate trauma-informed therapy for a broad range of concerns, with particular emphasis on anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and psychotic disorders.”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Medisa Payvarpour

Dr. Medisa Payvarpour

Psychologist

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


“My hope is to create a compassionate and safe environment for my clients so they can be themselves...”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Melody Claiborne

Melody Claiborne

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Oakland, CA


“My approach is structured and results-oriented. I prioritize getting you the right treatment quickly...”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Javorkova-Adams

Andrea Javorkova-Adams

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Richmond, CA


“I start by getting to know you and understanding what matters most in your life. Together, we create a plan with realistic goals that support real, meaningful change.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Monika Scott-Davis

Monika Scott-Davis

Therapist

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


I see a person’s choice to engage in the process of therapy as the beginning of a new journey. The journey may be motivated by an exercise in self- discovery, acquiring new skills, or working though past life events. Should you decide to peruse therapy I want to walk beside you on this journey. I have 10 years of experience in the field of psychotherapy working with families and individuals in the age demographics from youth to seniors.

Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Katherine Mancera

Katherine Mancera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9 mi away • Oakland, CA


Anxiety and perfectionism have turned your mind into a battleground. Your inner critic nitpicks every interaction, leaving you exhausted by thoughts of “Damnit, why can’t I just be better!” Painful memories get louder, no matter how hard you try to ignore them. Daily invalidations of your Latina, queer, or immigrant identity sting, and you feel isolated as you keep your suffering to yourself. You’ve tried everything: doom scrolling, drinking, and self-help books, but nothing has worked. You're left feeling hopeless and weighed down.

Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Participatory, 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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Affordable care that fits you — and your Aetna plan

Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with Aetna — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.