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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Carlsbad, CA

Find Aetna-covered mental health support in Carlsbad with copays as low as $0-40 per session. Headway connects you with 8,094 licensed providers nationwide offering virtual and in-person therapy, with many available within two weeks and free consultations available.

Kate Leahy

Kate Leahy

Therapist

Virtual • Sutter Creek, CA


“I strive to listen deeply and understand your experience. I believe that the client has their own answers, resources and medicine.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Melissa Chavez

Melissa Chavez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Visalia, CA


“In our first session, I will be getting to know you and setting the boundaries for therapy that allow you to feel safe.”
Aetna + 7 others
Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Trauma, Women's issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lucia Regalado

Lucia Regalado

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have experience working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, phase of life adjustments and stress.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Grief or loss, Stress management, Women's issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Nichole Wofford

Nichole Wofford

Therapist

Virtual • Sacramento, CA


“I am deeply committed to honoring the full complexity of who you are — including all the ways your cultural, racial, and gender identities shape your experience of the world and of healing.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Parvin Jahanpanah

Parvin Jahanpanah

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“My therapeutic approach focuses on identifying and addressing underlying issues, empowering clients to navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, and create lasting positive change.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Gabriela Lopez-Machon

Gabriela Lopez-Machon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is relational and insight-oriented, informed by psychodynamic thinking. I believe that when we better understand our emotions, past experiences, and relational patterns, we can create meaningful and lasting change.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Camellia Mazhar

Dr. Camellia Mazhar

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with attachment and evidence-based models of therapy, so that you can be confident my techniques do make lasting change.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Irene Dominguez

Irene Dominguez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My focus is to assist you in finding answers that you may be seeking and to guide you toward accomplishing your therapy goals...”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Tom Westin

Tom Westin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative and experiential, and makes use of your already-existing strengths while working to help you develop new ones.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Holistic, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gwendolyn Bleu

Gwendolyn Bleu

Therapist

Virtual • California


“We will review your expectations of treatment, what you are currently experiencing, and how it can be addressed in therapy.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Judge

Emily Judge

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in perinatal population (from thinking about family building until about 1 year postpartum), anxiety, stress, depression, life transitions and parents of children who have been given a diagnosis of developmental and intellectual...”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dennis Wang

Dennis Wang

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic style is client-centered, collaborative, and practical—I primarily draw from CBT, DBT, and solution-focused interventions to help clients build insight, develop coping strategies, and create meaningful change.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Yuka Suzuki

Yuka Suzuki

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients can better understand themselves, build insight, and develop practical tools for meaningful change.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Relationship issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Christina LaSalvia

Christina LaSalvia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe fostering a positive therapeutic relationship where the client feels safe, supported and unconditionally accepted for who they are is fundamental to successful treatment.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Marlu Harris

Marlu Harris

Therapist

Virtual • California


“A licensed therapist for over 30 years, I focus on empowering people to trust their intuition, eliminate imposter syndrome and self-doubt...”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Rachel Gren

Rachel Gren

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I blend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and other modalities to address the needs of the individual or couple.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Thomas Browne

Dr. Thomas Browne

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • San Francisco, CA


“They usually tell me that they feel comfortable with me as a professional, heard, not judged, and respected.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Monica Lara

Monica Lara

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I utilize a collaborative approach to support clients in gaining a deeper understanding of themselves and developing the coping skills necessary to navigate life's challenges.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Travis Nelson

Travis Nelson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sacramento, CA


“I'm also a Veteran, and I have experience supporting individuals who carry the impact of trauma, responsibility, and long-term stress.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacob "Jake" Harris

Jacob "Jake" Harris

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


Having been in therapy myself, I've experienced firsthand its positive impact, helping me overcome my anxiety and equipping me with practical tools I still use today. I understand that repeatedly answering 'How does that make you feel?' can be frustrating. Drawing from my personal experience both as a therapy client and practitioner in a treatment center setting, I bring energy into my sessions and build momentum to help clients get unstuck and face their Anxiety & OCD with confidence.

Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Men's issues, OCD
Energetic, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katie Cook

Katie Cook

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a warm and welcoming place for you to share your story, partnering with you in meeting your goals and breaking free.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebecca Yeretzian-Santana

Rebecca Yeretzian-Santana

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a safe and supportive space for finding moments of peace amidst the turbulence of the unique emotional complexities you're facing.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Bret Turecek

Bret Turecek

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe meaningful change comes from new experiences that help us learn something different about ourselves and what we're capable of.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Alexander Lee

Alexander Lee

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a supportive and judgment-free space where clients feel heard, supported, and involved in their care.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Tameeza Samji

Dr. Tameeza Samji

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I help people tap into their ability to understand themselves and those close to them, and communicate with love and respect.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Dr. Maria Baghasarian

Dr. Maria Baghasarian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a holistic and socially conscious approach to therapy, integrating spirituality and evidence-based techniques to support my clients' mental well-being.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Maria Deneve

Maria Deneve

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Latina BIPOC therapist who is bicultural and specializes in trauma...”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Nicole Lopez

Nicole Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


I am a dedicated mental health professional who supports children and adults through life’s challenges. I currently provide individual therapy only and do not offer couples counseling. My background in behavioral health and social services, along with hands-on community experience, has shaped my practical, compassionate, and solution-focused approach.

I have worked with individuals involved in the justice system, people living with serious mental illness, children in foster care, and families navigating behavioral or developmental concerns. My experience includes case management, crisis support, employment readiness, behavioral coaching, and coordinating care with medical providers, mental health facilities, and community programs to ensure consistent, long-term support.

I help clients facing depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, behavioral challenges in children and teens, parenting and co-parenting concerns, and reintegration after legal involvement. My approach is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and client-centered. I believe everyone has resilience and the ability to grow with the right support.

My style is warm, honest, and structured. I value accountability while always leading with empathy and respect. I focus on building coping skills, improving communication, setting clear goals, and developing practical strategies that support emotional balance and independence.

Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Ashley Coccaro

Ashley Coccaro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to walk alongside you, offering encouragement and practical tools to help you cope in healthy ways while reminding you that you're not alone.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Adam Wiswell

Adam Wiswell

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My approach to counseling is strengths based and empowerment focused. I use a collaborative and egalitarian style with people who I works with in counseling.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeanet Vargas

Jeanet Vargas

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello, I’m Jeanet Vargas, LCSW dedicated to supporting individuals navigating divorce, breakups, and major life transitions. I am passionate in working with first generation population and professionals managing stress, anxiety, depression, and OCD.

As a first-generation individual, you may carry unique pressures—balancing family expectations, cultural values, and personal needs—while trying to honor where you come from and where you’re headed. Together, we’ll work through these challenges, exploring tools to manage grief, anxiety, and self-doubt, and to help you reconnect with your voice and inner strength.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Micaela Pericone-Kapp

Micaela Pericone-Kapp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Irvine, CA


“I'm here to listen deeply, think critically about what's happening for you specifically, and create treatment plans that actually work in your real life—not just in theory.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Belinda Reser

Belinda Reser

Therapist

Virtual • California


I offer a supportive, affirming space where clients can show up authentically. I guide individuals in rediscovering themselves and taking meaningful steps toward a more purposeful and aligned life.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Micaela Pericone-Kapp

Micaela Pericone-Kapp

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Beverly Hills, CA


“My treatment philosophy centers on understanding you as a complete person, not just a collection of symptoms.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Anna Hadilaksono

Anna Hadilaksono

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I use evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness-based techniques.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vanessa Icazbalceta-Soto

Vanessa Icazbalceta-Soto

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in cognitive behavior, dialectical behavior, and schema therapy as well as personal sexual growth, intimacy, sexual expression, and work intimately within the kink community.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Steven Frank

Steven Frank

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in trauma work and am certified in EMDR, and I also help adults and older adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or worn down by patterns that no longer serve them.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Creative, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicolette Mullins

Nicolette Mullins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


I have a bachelors in religious studies from the University of Kentucky. I grew up in Kentucky and moved to California to train in marital and family therapy. I am queer affirming and culturally-sensitive. I am sex-worker positive.

Aetna + 6 others
Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Transgender issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marydonna Mattos

Marydonna Mattos

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered, creating a safe and nonjudgmental space for healing and growth.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jinnie Martinusen

Jinnie Martinusen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sacramento, CA


“I view clients as the experts on their own lives, so I approach this conversation with genuine curiosity and respect for your lived experience.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

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