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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Downey, CA

Headway makes mental health care accessible for Aetna members in Downey with sessions starting within two weeks. Patients typically save 75% on care costs, with copay ranges from $0-$30 and both virtual and in-person options available.

Dr. Urania Acevedo

Dr. Urania Acevedo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be both compassionate and productive, and that genuine emotional growth flourishes when we balance evidence-based practices with a deeply authentic human connection.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory
Sarah Kimmons

Sarah Kimmons

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring an easygoing approach that fosters trust and understanding, ensuring you feel heard and supported throughout the process.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Nydia Collins

Nydia Collins

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have a client-centered approach and value collaboration. I strive to create a safe, supportive environment where individuals can explore their concerns and develop strategies for personal growth and healing.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, PTSD, Stress management
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Leslie De Vera

Leslie De Vera

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative, personalized, and evidence-based. I believe effective mental health care is not one-size-fits-all...”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Leesa Varela

Leesa Varela

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Leesa's goal for every patient is compassionate, open-minded, strength-based care provided in your ideal setting (in-office, remote or combination).”
Aetna + 1 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Leigh Johnson

Leigh Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sacramento, CA


You may be seeking support in moving toward a more preferred version of yourself, your life, and your relationships. You may be questioning important facets of your identity, or wondering how to locate and uproot the seeds of painful and complicated emotions. Perhaps you are curious about navigating a different type of relational structure with your loved ones, or you may be feeling stuck with a particular challenge in the way you connect to others. My role as a therapist is to provide support and facilitate insight that will allow you to work toward your personal goals.

Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Cassandra White

Cassandra White

Therapist

Virtual • California


You may feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, overwhelmed by emotions, or unsure why certain experiences continue to affect your life. Maybe you find yourself repeating the same relationship patterns, being hard on yourself, feeling disconnected, or trying to move forward but something keeps pulling you back.

Therapy is a space to slow down, understand yourself on a deeper level, and create lasting change. Together, we will explore the roots of your struggles, reconnect with your strengths, and help you move toward greater self-trust, healing, and a life that feels more aligned with who you truly are.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Max Friedman

Max Friedman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“People who've worked with me describe a calming presence — a sense of safety to go to the harder places.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Veronica Baron

Veronica Baron

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that meaningful therapy begins with a strong therapeutic relationship built on connection and emotional safety.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ray Nguyen

Ray Nguyen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe clients should not only receive treatment, but also understand their mental health and feel empowered in their care.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Gina Giacone

Gina Giacone

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe healthy relationships are vital for self-knowledge and change. I use a collaborative, supportive approach to help clients navigate challenges, gain insight, and develop their strengths.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Siavash Shakeri

Siavash Shakeri

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe meaningful change happens when clients feel safe enough to explore difficult patterns without shame and supported enough to build something healthier in their place.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Nimota Aleje

Nimota Aleje

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“With over 10 years of experience in psychiatric nursing, I am committed to delivering personalized, evidence-based treatment plans that foster optimal mental health and wellness.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Ashley Totah

Ashley Totah

Therapist

Virtual • Atascadero, CA


“I'm someone who shows up with warmth, curiosity, and a genuine belief in your ability to create change.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kaitlyn McNulty

Kaitlyn McNulty

Therapist

Virtual • California


“We all thrive when we are listened to and feel understood so I hope to create a space where you feel welcomed and safe.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rene Aka Yaotl Orozco

Rene Aka Yaotl Orozco

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with clients who are ready to make meaningful, lasting change — and I take pride in building relationships where people genuinely want to keep coming back.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cristina Serrano

Cristina Serrano

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to support your therapeutic process, guide your towards achieving your goals, while providing a safe space to vent.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ryan Rickert

Ryan Rickert

Therapist

Virtual • California


“For over 20 years, I have supported people through depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, dream analysis, sex therapy, and the deeper questions of meaning, purpose, and identity that can arise when life feels uncertain.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sheldon Cohen

Sheldon Cohen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I've been in the mental health field since 2015 and have had the privilege of working with many different populations and settings—from residential programs to PHP and IOP levels of care.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Michael Adeduro

Michael Adeduro

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a collaborative, safe, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel empowered, informed, and respected.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Tammie Makely

Tammie Makely

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My role isn't to fix you -- it's to work alongside you to quiet the noise, get curious about what's underneath, and help you reconnect with yourself and the people who matter most to YOU.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Megan Quinn

Megan Quinn

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy works best when it's built around you, not a template, and that growth looks different for every person.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Substance use / addiction
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Kelli Brower

Kelli Brower

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe everyone deserves an individualized approach to their mental health care and is ultimately in charge of their own journey.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Buer

Jennifer Buer

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a caring and compassionate person who genuinely wants to help others. I

Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Yasmin Rehman

Yasmin Rehman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. You can expect a mix of gentle questions, active listening, and thoughtful guidance.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Ashley Martinez

Ashley Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have over 15 years experience working with culturally diverse backgrounds, people in the entertainment industry, and the LGBTQIA community in SF.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Pawel Boyd

Dr. Pawel Boyd

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I utilize a various evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches tailoring my methods to my client's specific needs and therapeutic goals, I specialize in: CBT, EMDR and ISTDP.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Diane Anderson

Diane Anderson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have been in private practice for the past 18 years. I see myself as a CBT therapist with other emphasis in Psychodynamic clinician.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Direct, Inquisitive

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa LaMattina

Lisa LaMattina

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My practice focuses on guiding clients through communication challenges, anxiety, depression and life transitions using mindfulness, and CBT with compassion and clarity.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Creative, Empowering

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Edith Barfield

Edith Barfield

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach is built on the idea that mental health isn't one-size-fits-all—especially for those who are juggling careers, parenting, relationships, and everything in between.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Laurie Lehman

Laurie Lehman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I see our time together developing an inviting partnership. I use my client's strengths, needs, and goals as a roadmap to explore and gain insight.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Clairessa Spencer

Clairessa Spencer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a strengths-based therapist who will work with you to increase your confidence and coping skills as you navigate life.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Maternal mental health, Stress management
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Future Ogbebor

Future Ogbebor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Long Beach, CA


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice) degree from the University of Massachusetts Global. I have experience working with adolescents and adults in multiple settings facing various complex mental health issues, including OCD, depression, anxiety, ADHD and mood disorders.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nene Umunnakwe

Nene Umunnakwe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I find fulfillment in offering guidance to help people gain clarity in lives. My expertise lies in addressing ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, & schizophrenia.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Christina Zapata

Christina Zapata

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sebastopol, CA


Hola, Soy Christina Zapata, mi pronombre es ella. Hello, I'm Christina Zapata, my pronouns are she and her. I am bilingual (English/Spanish), bi-and pan cultural. My professional training is in clinical social work. I started out in depth-oriented psychotherapy in 2012, moved to family work with foster and adoptive families in the middle part of my career and have returned to psychodynamic, systems-oriented psychotherapy with individuals and families since 2017. I have experience working with Transgender individuals, those in current or former relationships where intimate partner violence is present, foster and adopted youth, and Spanish speaking political and economic refugees and immigrants. I am trained in EMDR. I have undertaken a three year grief training to help people stay connected to, sit with and move through pain. More recently, I am adding to my practice work around supporting individuals who are experiencing stress and confusion in their workplace.

Aetna + 6 others
Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tondria Hall

Tondria Hall

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about creating a safe, compassionate space where clients can process, heal, and grow.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Crystal Nielsen

Crystal Nielsen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a compassionate, trauma-informed therapist who creates a safe, supportive space for clients to feel heard and understood.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Natalie Demus

Natalie Demus

Therapist

Virtual • California


If you have been carrying stress, anxiety, or the weight of life's challenges for a long time, you may have wondered whether things can actually change. I believe they can.

I am a licensed clinical social worker in California with over 30 years of clinical experience working with adults, families, and communities. I am bilingual in English and Spanish, and I welcome clients from all cultural backgrounds. My work spans a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma, and substance use recovery.

Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hilary Malloy

Hilary Malloy

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


I have a Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), working in private practice as a Psychotherapist. I live in Los Angeles, and work in-person or hybrid, with adults, teens, couples and the aging population. I specialize in anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, work stress/dissatisfaction, career goals, sleep disorders, substance use, trauma (ptsd/complex/acute), obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD/OCPD), attention deficit disorders (ADD/ADHD). In addition I deal with grief, isolation, and breaking creative blocks.

Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Tyler Cole

Tyler Cole

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help people move beyond feeling stuck and build lives that feel more meaningful and aligned with their values.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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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