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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in El Cajon, CA

Find Aetna-covered mental health support in El Cajon with Headway's network of 8,537 licensed providers. Sessions start as low as $30 copay, offered virtually or in-person for your convenience. Many clients save up to 75% on therapy costs while accessing care within two weeks.

Sabrina Shammas

Sabrina Shammas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Chula Vista, CA


“My belief is that the client is the expert on their lives, working collaboratively as their co-pilot when approaching mental health.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous

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Noor Gorgees

Noor Gorgees

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.1 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I prioritize creating a space where clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood without judgement.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

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Micaela Cappa

Micaela Cappa

Therapist

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


“Her goal is that the client experiences a safe, non-judgmental place in the therapeutic relationship where they can work through their "stuff" in their own personal journey of healing.”
Aetna + 12 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Sisi Yu

Sisi Yu

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Many of my clients are high-achieving teens and adults who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, burnout, or patterns around alcohol or substance use.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive

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Gloria Jardon

Gloria Jardon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I have navigated a wide range of life events—from adolescence to college, complex relationships, infertility, pregnancy, perimenopause, menopause, the impact of COVID, being a first responder, racial discrimination, and career transitions.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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Kayo Imamura

Kayo Imamura

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I will meet you in these difficult places and we will walk together, helping you break through to find hope, power, connection and energy.”
Aetna + 12 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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Margie Martin

Margie Martin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I still consider it a rare privilege to sit with clients in this work, especially those carrying grief, navigating a shifting health picture, or trying to rebuild a relationship that no longer fits the life they want.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded

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Thi Wlodarski

Thi Wlodarski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • San Diego, CA


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.I specialize in working with adolescents and adults who are struggling with anxiety disorders, OCD, phobias, and trauma.

You can visit my website for more information: https://www.thiwlodarskilmft.com

Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Infertility, Maternal mental health, OCD, Panic disorders
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented

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Joshua Krause

Joshua Krause

Therapist

In-person • 10 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I blend evidenced-based approaches steeped in acceptance and non-avoidance, with kindness, humor, art/creativity, and a DIY/punk ethos to empower commitments to growth and change.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Direct, Humorous

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Fabian Escobedo

Fabian Escobedo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Chula Vista, CA


“I have trainings in trauma-focused therapies and can hold space even for the most sensitive and personal experiences people have lived.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

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Maureen Moustapha

Maureen Moustapha

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • San Diego, CA


“As a person who identifies and presents as a member of multiple marginalized communities including black women, queer community and immigrants...”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Mona Klausing

Mona Klausing

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I believe this gives me a unique perspective on how individuals, couples and families deal with the stressors associated with immigration and acculturation, multi-ethnic relationships, intergenerational conflicts, life transitions and other...”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory

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Suzanne LaFleur

Suzanne LaFleur

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My goal is for clients to leave sessions with greater clarity, resilience, and confidence in their ability to create meaningful change.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Kelly Carll

Kelly Carll

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I believe that therapy should be a safe, collaborative space where clients feel empowered to make decisions that most align with their values and needs.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

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Rosemarie Sachs

Rosemarie Sachs

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Chula Vista, CA


“I am a therapist that builds all therapeutic services and contacts on the foundation of the humanistic approach, that is, a relational style that includes being empathetic, real and genuine as well as being affirming to others.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive

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Jareny Horowitz

Jareny Horowitz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • Coronado, CA


“I believe that you are the ultimate expert in your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you as we navigate the cycles that keep you feeling stuck.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Soraya Behbehani

Soraya Behbehani

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your inner world and reconnect with your natural capacity for healing.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Letty Cain Nissan

Letty Cain Nissan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I am a bilingual therapist who understands the nuances of both cultures, and I am passionate about creating a warm, compassionate space where clients feel truly seen and supported.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Mark Raskin

Mark Raskin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Mark is a supportive, perceptive and skilled therapist, offering a safe therapeutic space, and capable of being fully present with his clients.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Gema Martir

Gema Martir

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Direct, Warm, Inquisitive and Critical questions that are focused on identity development in the family individual or couple system.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

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Ashley Quiroz

Ashley Quiroz

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • San Diego, CA


“With over fifteen years of clinical experience, I focus on individual, couples, and family therapy for adults 18 and older.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jennifer Esquivel-Parker

Jennifer Esquivel-Parker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • San Diego, CA


Hello and welcome! There is so much I want to share with you!

I acknowledge that finding a therapist can sometimes feel overwhelming because you want to find a good fit, someone who “gets” you, so I thank you for being here.

I identify as a Latinx, cis gender woman, feminist, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ ally, and spiritual. I am the granddaughter of immigrants from Mexico and the daughter of working class parents. Before coming to Marriage and Family Therapy, I earned a Master’s degree in Women’s Studies, and wrote my thesis on the jurisprudence of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. I am aware of the dominant societal structures, narratives, expectations and pressures that can impact your story and how you live it. I look forward to being alongside you as you write a preferred story – one that is fully authored by you.

Prior to focusing on Marriage and Family Therapy, I worked for close to nineteen years in higher education leadership, advising and mentoring college students at a public university in Southern California. The relationships I fostered with students and the stories they shared with me inspired me to move into Marriage and Family Therapy. Like my work with the students, my therapy work is filled with compassion, empathy and understanding. And while there may sometimes be difficult conversations and tears in our work, I also invite in laughter, lightness and joy.

I am currently scheduling online and in-person appointments. I am available Mondays- Thursdays, and Saturdays.

Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Nuri Alberga

Nuri Alberga

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I specialize in helping adults with anxiety, depression, or ADHD when medications haven't worked well or have caused unwanted side effects.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Brian Lamoreux

Brian Lamoreux

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • San Diego, CA


Hi, I'm Brian! I'm a licensed counselor with a background in holistic medicine as well. I've worked with a variety of mental health concerns, with my primary specialty being treating trauma.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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Carson Jaffrey

Carson Jaffrey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Grief, desperation, and self-inflicted suffering brought me to the point of reaching out for help many years ago and soon the seas began to calm.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Dr. Kyle Glover

Dr. Kyle Glover

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Therapy can be more than "getting by"—it can be about opening space for freedom, meaning, and the life you truly want to live.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jodi Tompkins

Dr. Jodi Tompkins

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • La Jolla, CA


“I provide a unique combination of psychotherapy and coaching that builds on individual strengths to improve personal, relational, professional, and family lives.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dora Cuiriz

Dora Cuiriz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Chula Vista, CA


Hi, I'm Dora, a licensed therapist with extensive experience working with a diverse range of populations, including teens, young adults, parents, and adults facing multiple life changes. I have training in DBT, Incredible Years parenting, and holistic approaches.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Dr. Sharmin Nabi

Dr. Sharmin Nabi

Psychiatrist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My approach combines evidence-based medication management with psychodynamic and supportive principles.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Faride Herran Atala

Faride Herran Atala

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My style is warm yet direct—you'll feel supported while also being encouraged to face the patterns that hold you back.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Joyce DeVera

Joyce DeVera

Therapist

In-person • 17 mi away • San Diego, CA


Are you are experiencing verbal and/or mental abuse from a romantic partner, a parent, sibling, friend, co-worker? Do you struggle with your own internal thoughts (e.g. "you’re not good enough”, "it's all your fault", “you are not a priority”). Maybe you’ve lost someone and you’re grieving. You are emotionally exhausted because of the pain you hide and the inability to say "no". You tell yourself the good is good but the bad is bad. You're scared and confused on what to do or how to "fix" things. These experiences create rumination, avoidance, trauma, anxiety, and more.

Accepts Aetna insurance
Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

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Lizeth Ma

Lizeth Ma

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • Chula Vista, CA


I am a passionate clinical therapist who loves working with children, women, couples and families going through challenging times. Are you and your your child having trouble communicating? Are you and your spouse having trouble communicating? Do you see them going through a hard time, long to help but don't know how? Do you suffer from Bipolar Disorder? I am here for you. Do you feel undone by anxiety or depression and don't know how to "shake it off"?

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristin Doherty

Kristin Doherty

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I believe therapy should be a supportive space, where you can truly be seen and your story handled with care.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, OCD
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Massey

Stephanie Massey

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • San Diego, CA


I am very honest, caring, real and genuine. Encouragement and support for their future journey.

Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Erica Bruckner

Erica Bruckner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Del Mar, CA


“My style is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth, and I strive to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristina Bailey

Kristina Bailey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I provide a safe and warm environment where one can learn about themselves, and problem solve ways to better their mental health trajectory.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Sam Castro

Sam Castro

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Escondido, CA


“My style is collaborative, thoughtful, and grounded. I believe mental health care should feel caring, not rushed or impersonal.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Substance use / addiction, Trauma
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
James McJunkin

James McJunkin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Escondido, CA


“I focus on helping clients feel safer in their bodies, understand their inner world, and move toward lasting change with compassion and clarity.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiffany Trent

Tiffany Trent

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • Encinitas, CA


“I balance kindness and warmth with honesty and challenge clients to grow and become unstuck in their lives.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Identity issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Louisa Triandis

Louisa Triandis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 22 mi away • Solana Beach, CA


“I have over 25 years of experience helping children, teens, families, adults and couples build on their strengths and get clear about what they want for their futures.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented

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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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.

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