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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Costa Mesa, CA

Finding mental health support in Costa Mesa is easier with Headway's extensive network of 8,525 providers accepting Aetna. Many clients enjoy sessions with copays around $30, and providers offer free consultations with availability as soon as the next day.

Lynn Burk

Lynn Burk

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.8 mi away • Huntington Beach, CA


“I'm trained in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a rapid and effective eye-movement therapy used to treat trauma, PTSD, panic attacks, and more.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Long

Amanda Long

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 3.2 mi away • Fresno, CA


“My fundamental goal involves supporting you not merely in symptom reduction, but in restoring real hope, establishing balance, and moving toward the life you genuinely deserve.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Mahsan Behnoud

Mahsan Behnoud

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.7 mi away • Irvine, CA


“Together we can identify mental/emotional blocks, reprocess past disturbing memories, and develop mental agility to experience the life you deserve to flourish in.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Dr. Nazanin Karandish

Dr. Nazanin Karandish

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Irvine, CA


“I believe therapy is a collaborative work and I enjoy helping my clients live life to their fullest potential.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Relationship issues
Affirming, Holistic, Participatory
Stuart Stock-Tucker

Stuart Stock-Tucker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5 mi away • Huntington Beach, CA


“I believe therapy should feel like a collaborative, supportive space where you can be yourself, explore what's getting in the way, and build the life you want to live.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Jennifer Velazquez

Jennifer Velazquez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.6 mi away • Tustin, CA


“Her warm, nonjudgmental approach creates a safe environment for clients to explore difficult emotions and experiences.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Energetic, Humorous, Open-minded
Manuel Cruz

Manuel Cruz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8 mi away • Tustin, CA


“I strive to create a safe, non-judgemental environment where I can meet my clients where they are and help them learn to become the best version of themselves.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Seong-Hye Mau

Seong-Hye Mau

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8 mi away • Tustin, CA


“I resigned from a Corporate career of 15 years to fulfill my passion for working with teens and young adults!”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Belen Cornejo

Belen Cornejo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.5 mi away • Tustin, CA


“Therapy is not just about talking—it's about growth, healing, and learning new skills that can be applied to your everyday life.”
Aetna + 4 others
Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Anne Marie Ruta Buchanan

Anne Marie Ruta Buchanan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.2 mi away • Tustin, CA


“For anxiety, I provide psychoeducation on the brain and body's response to threat, and look for ways my clients behaviorally shift so that they can decrease the intensity and frequency of symptoms that get in the way of them living their ideal lives.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders, Stress management
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alice Kim

Alice Kim

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.3 mi away • Garden Grove, CA


“I believe every person deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported throughout their mental health journey.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
JC Pattugalan

JC Pattugalan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.8 mi away • Orange, CA


“I operate from a combination of a Patient-Centered approach to therapy wherein I meet my patients where they are at while implementing a Biopsychosocial approach...”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Dr. Matthew Lynch

Dr. Matthew Lynch

Psychologist

In-person • 6.6 mi away • Huntington Beach, CA


Life is Difficult! Many obstacles and challenges! I've been practicing 25+ years assisting adults (of all ages) and teens (15+) with major life changes, mild/moderate depression, anxiety, relationship/attachment issues, sobriety and its relation to mental health. I also work with high functioning career/work choices - helping students/adult-professionals find Purpose-Vision, and Ambition in their career (Life/Career-Coaching). I employ talk therapy to alleviate symptoms, elevate mood, increase self-awareness and existing strengths. I also help people in recovery to alleviate 'Character Defects' that continue on in sobriety.

Accepts Aetna insurance
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Matthew Langus

Dr. Matthew Langus

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.7 mi away • Tustin, CA


I have been in the psychology field for over 20 years. I have an extensive background treating public safety, military, hospital personnel and there families for trauma, work related stressors and family issues. I have treated people who have survived trauma and I am also a trauma survivor. I have worked substance abuse treatment facilities and both inpatient and out patient psychiatric hospitals treating moderate to severe mental heath problems.

I am experienced in conducting diagnostic testing evaluations, fitness for work and pre-employment evaluations. I am a court recognized expert in a few different areas.

Due to my time practicing and vast experience nothing suprises me. I have seen, heard or dealt with most things in the this field. You cannot put a price tag on experience. I have also lived life and have experienced many things myself that clients come into my office wanting help with. I don't know about you but I like getting help from those that have treated the issues in the past or have gone through it themselves versus those that have read about it in books.

Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Richard Liu

Richard Liu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.7 mi away • Irvine, CA


“I am deeply committed to offering care that is rooted in compassion, empathy, and extensive knowledge of mental health.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Direct, Open-minded, Participatory
Ali Rumani

Ali Rumani

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • Irvine, CA


“My approach is integrative and culturally sensitive, drawing from mindfulness-based practices, CBT, and psychodynamic work.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Direct, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Asiyeh Zargaran

Asiyeh Zargaran

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 9.2 mi away • Orange, CA


“I aim to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space to work together to help you build resilience and achieve your personal goals.”
Aetna + 13 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Humorous, Participatory
Sara Asadifar

Sara Asadifar

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 3.3 mi away • Irvine, CA


“I like to point out body language and any emotions I see clients resist talking about as a way to go deeper.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Louis An

Louis An

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.3 mi away • Newport Beach, CA


“I believe in self-determination. I am not a very directive therapist that will tell clients what to do and what not to do.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Steven Aird

Steven Aird

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Lake Forest, CA


“I focus on establishing a safe, collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship, creating the framework for the work we will do together.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Harber

Jennifer Harber

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Laguna Hills, CA


“My approach to therapy is warm, friendly, kind, and creative. I enjoy guiding clients to see a different perspective or unhealthy patterns in their lives by using traditional talk therapy, art, sand, or play.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dennis Ly

Dennis Ly

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 3.1 mi away • Chino Hills, CA


“I believe in treating the whole person—not just the symptoms—by addressing emotional, physical, and lifestyle factors that contribute to mental health.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Clint Nacar

Clint Nacar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 3.1 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“With the collaboration of each patient, Mr. Nacar strives to develop individualized plans of care addressing each patient's unique situation and concerns.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Rainbow Tarumoto

Rainbow Tarumoto

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

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


“I am especially passionate about supporting individuals who have experienced medical trauma, chronic stress, or life transitions that have impacted their mental well-being.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Jackson Tea

Jackson Tea

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 3.1 mi away • Los Angeles, CA


“My approach is rooted in creating a supportive, collaborative space where you feel heard, valued, and empowered to take an active role in your treatment.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Vivienne Peng

Vivienne Peng

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 3.1 mi away • Chino Hills, CA


“I believe that healing begins in a safe, nonjudgmental space. My integrative treatment approach includes medication management, psychotherapy-informed techniques, psychoeducation, and holistic strategies rooted in trauma-informed care.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Joanna Schrudder

Joanna Schrudder

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • Orange, CA


“I work collaboratively to create safe space where my clients can explore their stories, strengths, and foster meaningful change.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Fabrice Paracuellos

Fabrice Paracuellos

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Laguna Beach, CA


“I integrate approaches that bring short-term relief and long-term benefits with quality of life, vibrancy, relationships, meaning, and self-appreciation.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Marcela Castellanos

Marcela Castellanos

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Lake Forest, CA


“I have helped guide adults, and adolescents from various cultural backgrounds, who struggle with various challenges in life, such as disturbances from childhood, trauma, anxiety, and depression.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

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Jacqueline Bredehoft

Jacqueline Bredehoft

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 9.5 mi away • Orange, CA


“I provide you with compassionate care and bring you highly personalized, effective, safe, and customized treatment to address your specific needs, symptoms, and genetic makeup.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ravina Wadhwani

Ravina Wadhwani

Therapist

In-person • 11 mi away • Aliso Viejo, CA


“I help clients heal from anxiety, depression and PTSD. I am passionate about processing trauma and empowering you to see change in your life outside of sessions.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Juan Banda

Juan Banda

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.2 mi away • Santa Ana, CA


“His clinical approach integrates EMDR-informed, trauma-focused, and solution-focused interventions to help clients reduce emotional distress, build resilience, improve self-efficacy, and develop healthier patterns of thinking and behavior.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Maria Cutler

Maria Cutler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7 mi away • Tustin, CA


I believe that healing begins with feeling truly seen, heard, and understood. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in curiosity rather than judgment. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, life transitions, relationship struggles, or simply feeling stuck, I offer a space where you can explore what’s happening with honesty and compassion.

I draw from evidence-based modalities like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and psychodynamic insights, while always tailoring my approach to your unique needs and goals. Together, we’ll work to uncover patterns, build insight, and develop practical strategies that help you move toward clarity and meaningful change.

Clients often describe me as calm, supportive, and direct in a kind way. I value humor when it’s helpful, and I work to foster a relationship where you feel safe enough to be real—even when it’s hard.

Reaching out takes courage, and finding the right fit is key. If you're looking for someone who will listen deeply, challenge gently, and walk alongside you at your pace, I’d be honored to work with you.

Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Melissa Paz-Medrano

Melissa Paz-Medrano

Therapist

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


“I believe therapy is helping individuals reconnect with their strengths, build self-awareness, develop practical tools while moving toward healing and growth.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Krystal Thorburn

Krystal Thorburn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.7 mi away • Tustin, CA


“I specialize in mind-body treatment for anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, trauma and adjustment disorders, life transition challenges, relationship issues, self-esteem, and everyday struggles.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allan Sadac

Allan Sadac

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Los Alamitos, CA


“From our work, I hope you leave every session with more clarity and direction about the changes you can influence and bring you closer to the life you are wanting.”
Aetna + 10 others
Cultural & ethnic issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandon Owens

Brandon Owens

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Laguna Hills, CA


“Since becoming a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I've seen how prioritizing mental health can bring more joy, balance, and resilience into everyday life.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Creative

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Julie Goode

Dr. Julie Goode

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Los Alamitos, CA


Since 2010, I have worked with children to older adults from many different backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles and careers. Before dedicating my life to psychology, I worked in medicine and multiple other professions. Along with my California Doctoral education, I was also educated in England, Austria, France, Switzerland and New Zealand. I am originally from Wisconsin.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Destinee Torres

Destinee Torres

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Los Alamitos, CA


“I strive for every patient to leave each visit feeling empowered, hopeful, and confident in the path ahead.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Nalleli Garrido

Nalleli Garrido

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 8.3 mi away • Garden Grove, CA


“Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, I work closely with my patients to develop individualized treatment plans...”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic

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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