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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Escondido, CA

Access quality mental health support through Aetna in Escondido with Headway's extensive network of 8,556 providers. Sessions start with free consultations, copays are as low as $0, and providers offer both talk therapy and medication management.

Sue Shrinkle-Emmons

Sue Shrinkle-Emmons

Therapist

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


“I truly believe the relationship you and I will develop is the most important catalyst for change...”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shih Chiang Tang

Shih Chiang Tang

Therapist

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


“I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and have a particular passion for working with high-risk clients navigating suicidal ideation, self-harm, and intense emotional distress.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Angela Klein

Dr. Angela Klein

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Carlsbad, CA


“I specialize in empirically validated approaches for disordered eating, self-harm, suicidality, borderline personality disorder (BPD), and pervasive anxiety and mood disorders, in adolescents, families, adults, and couples.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Inquisitive
Brian Lamoreux

Brian Lamoreux

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jodi Tompkins

Dr. Jodi Tompkins

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 21 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
Karla Wolff

Karla Wolff

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • San Diego, CA


I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist passionate about helping individuals, children, and families navigate life's challenges with strength and self-awareness. My style is collaborative, down-to-earth, and relational- I believe therapy should feel safe and empowering. Together, we'll explore on patterns, build resilience , and work toward meaningful change at your own pace.

Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Humorous

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sisi Yu

Sisi Yu

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 21 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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kayo Imamura

Kayo Imamura

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Thi Wlodarski

Thi Wlodarski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Margie Martin

Margie Martin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gloria Jardon

Gloria Jardon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carson Jaffrey

Carson Jaffrey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 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
James Manley

James Manley

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Temecula, CA


Sometimes a thoughtful conversation with the right person can make all the difference. As an experienced therapist, husband, and father, I bring both professional training and real-life wisdom to help people navigate life’s challenges. Over many years of both life and clinical work, I’ve had the privilege of helping people move through difficult seasons, gain clarity, and reconnect with their strengths. Whether this is your first time seeking therapy or you’re returning after time away, it’s normal to feel uncertain. Our first conversation is simply a starting point. I often work with people facing life transitions, relationship challenges, or feeling stuck, seeking clarity and a practical path forward. Together, we’ll slow things down, understand what’s happening, and identify steps that help move you forward. If you are going through a difficult season, you don't have to navigate it alone.

Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Gema Martir

Gema Martir

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 26 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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Keegan Starr

Keegan Starr

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • El Cajon, CA


“My style is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. I focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship while integrating practical tools, emotional insight, and structure.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Dr. Cristina Antonucci

Dr. Cristina Antonucci

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I offer a trauma-informed, attachment centered approach, grounded in curiosity, authenticity and genuine human connection.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alice Wu-Cardona

Alice Wu-Cardona

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I work from a trauma focused lens and utilize an Internal Family Systems (IFS) framework, as well as some EMDR and somatic training, to support clients to explore their many protective or exiled parts and strengthen Self-identity...”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ethan Messer

Ethan Messer

Therapist

In-person • 24 mi away • La Mesa, CA


“My approach to therapy is relational, and combines cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)...”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Energetic, Participatory, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Darryl Moore

Dr. Darryl Moore

Psychologist

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


“As an interactive therapist I use an integration of complimentary approaches, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client.”
Aetna + 8 others
Depression, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Claudia Floros

Claudia Floros

Therapist

In-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


“As a Latina attachment based therapist, I hold space for those navigating the complexity of identity, belonging, and connection.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Inquisitive

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adrianne Newbern-Burrell

Adrianne Newbern-Burrell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


“In our sessions, clients can expect to gain practical mindfulness tools, a strong sense of accountability, and a deeper understanding of their own mental health.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Relationship issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Thomas Siggins

Thomas Siggins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My clients often comment on my conversational style of therapy, and that I am very easy to connect with.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maureen Doherty

Maureen Doherty

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • La Mesa, CA


“My goal isn't simply to help you feel better, it's to help you understand yourself more deeply, strengthen your relationships, and develop practical tools that create lasting change.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Deborah Wagner

Deborah Wagner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Together in a safe environment we will work mindfully in the here and now, looking back at your history when we need to...”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Savannah Kraus

Savannah Kraus

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Integration is a core value of my therapeutic approach, and I enjoy blending aspects of somatic therapy, Polyvagal theory, Internal Family Systems "parts" work, and Brainspotting.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mark Veldkamp

Mark Veldkamp

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I believe that no one should have to face life's challenges alone and that everyone deserves support.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues, PTSD
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
William Holloway

William Holloway

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My approach is active, collaborative, and deeply grounded in the present moment. I believe therapy should be more than just a place to vent; it should be a strategic partnership where you reclaim your life.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Sokia Shehee

Sokia Shehee

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field (12 in private practice). I work with individuals ages 3 and up, as well as couples. I am trauma informed, a certified clinical supervisor, and EMDR trained (currently not accepting EMDR patients). I hold a plethora of CEUs in mental health disorders and have owned my own practice for several years, offering in person and telehealth services.

CSUB BA Psychology 2002

CSUB Master of Social Work 2004

Aetna + 13 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Terence Shigg

Terence Shigg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • La Mesa, CA


“I want all of my clients to strenghten their personal development tools so that eventually they can become more self-aware and self-correcting.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Jennifer Vosacek

Jennifer Vosacek

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I create an environment where you can face your discomfort without judgment. You will be able to work through your deepest fears, biggest traumas, and hardest decisions in my office.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Maurice Turman

Maurice Turman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


“As a veteran, former police officer, and therapist, I am deeply passionate about working with transitional age youth males, men, and their families.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Peggy Cohen

Peggy Cohen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I have over 40 years of experience working with individuals and children experiencing depression, grief and life challenges.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lindsey Ritter-Ingorvaia

Lindsey Ritter-Ingorvaia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 29 mi away • Murrieta, CA


“We create a safe space where you feel heard and understood, using evidence-based techniques like cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and solution-focused methods.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Corrin Crain

Corrin Crain

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • San Diego, CA


I am passionate about the power of the therapeutic process and helping individuals and families find hope and healing. Together, we will set goals and work towards achieving them - all at a pace that works best for you.


I specialize in working with adults, adolescents and families living with depression, anxiety, trauma, and challenges in relationships. I have significant experience working in higher levels of care settings and with folks navigating suicidal ideation and self-harm.

Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kasey Lewandowski

Kasey Lewandowski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My approach aims to foster self-awareness by helping you recognize your strengths and identify any obstacles that may hinder your access to them.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Tonya Pan-Weisz

Dr. Tonya Pan-Weisz

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Temecula, CA


“I aim to strike the balance between acceptance and change, responsiveness and structure, and the art and science of therapy.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Joanna Corona

Joanna Corona

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Temecula, CA


“I bring a compassionate and culturally responsive approach that values and honors each person's unique story.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
April Taylor

April Taylor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I provide a trauma-informed, whole-person approach that integrates somatic work and mindfulness to support deep and lasting healing.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Blanca Lugo

Dr. Blanca Lugo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 24 mi away • San Diego, CA


“For over 20 years I have been working with women and men that have been victims of abusive relationships in childhood and their adult life.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Ritter

Lisa Ritter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 25 mi away • Temecula, CA


“I draw from research-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), to help you build insight, re-wire negative thinking, and strengthen emotional resilience.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm

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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