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

Headway connects La Mesa residents with Aetna-covered mental health support through talk therapy and medication management. Access 8,092 providers with flexible scheduling and copays around $30 per session.

Deborah Lemus

Deborah Lemus

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapy approach is warm and attentive and will be understanding of your challenges and healing process.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
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
Karina Kazaryan

Karina Kazaryan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“While we cannot change the difficult circumstances of the past, we can work together to gain understanding, promote healing, and create the foundation for a more balanced and meaningful life.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Arlyn Mendoza

Arlyn Mendoza

Therapist

Virtual • Rancho Cucamonga, CA


Welcome, I am Arlyn Mendoza. I am a Marriage and Family therapist (LMFT) licensed in California with 15 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar, schizophrenia, and personality disorders, I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma, domestic violence or emotional abuse. I have completed the Trauma Focus Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Polyvagal theory, EMDR, Griefs and Loss, and DBT for eating disorders trainings. As a therapist I worked with in both county and private practice community. My experience includes working with individuals, group, passionate about family therapy, and couples.

Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Chirag Bharati

Chirag Bharati

Therapist

Virtual • California


“An integrative therapy approach that encompasses all aspects of your individual experience is a great starting point.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Lizeth Moreno

Dr. Lizeth Moreno

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m Dr. Lizeth Moreno. I am a first-generation Salvadoran Latina who provides therapy for individuals seeking personal growth, healing, and a deeper understanding of themselves across various stages of life. My work focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, respected, and emotionally safe. I understand that reaching out for support can feel difficult, and I strive to provide a space where you can explore your experiences, develop insight, and work toward meaningful change. My goal is to help clients build greater self-awareness and strengthen coping strategies.

Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicholas Watkins

Nicholas Watkins

Therapist

Virtual • Mountain View, CA


“Nick also help military personnel & first responders with PTSD, with PTSD, trauma, stress, anxiety, vicarious trauma, and the transition back to civilian life using his own experience as a veteran who served 10 years enlisted in the Air Force and 1...”
Aetna + 1 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sidney Cartwright

Sidney Cartwright

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My speciality is working with individuals who have experienced relational or sexual trauma, childhood abuse, and/or human trafficking and exploitation.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Deonia Young

Deonia Young

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My warm and humorous, integrated approach to therapy draws upon therapeutic components found within Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution Focused Therapy...”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Topacio Quezada

Topacio Quezada

Therapist

Virtual • Yucaipa, CA


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and culturally affirming. As a Latina therapist and mother, I value creating a space where clients feel seen, understood, and supported...”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Tammy Ricker

Dr. Tammy Ricker

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a Veteran and someone who comes from a military family, I have a deep personal and professional understanding of military culture and the unique challenges it brings.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Juan Valenzuela

Juan Valenzuela

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about supporting and encouraging my brothers and sisters as they seek to navigate the difficulties of life and develop resilience that can lead to personal healing and spiritual growth.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Meagan Fitzgerald

Meagan Fitzgerald

Therapist

Virtual • California


“The Creative Arts and EMDR Therapy have the ability to assist us in looking at our pain and transforming it into our most profound awareness and insights about ourselves and the world.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jenae Heitkamp

Jenae Heitkamp

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a space where you feel understood and supported while also gaining practical tools you can use in daily life.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Heather Jacobs

Heather Jacobs

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My focus is to assist you in strengthening your own abilities, increasing your self awareness, and all the while learn to cope with every day stressors that inevitably pop up.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Peter Sholley

Peter Sholley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a therapist with over 15 years of experience, I have been increasingly focused on therapy as a creative act.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Bendon

Sarah Bendon

Therapist

Virtual • Murrieta, CA


“I'm passionate about creating a warm, supportive space where clients feel comfortable being themselves and talking about what's really going on in their lives.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Erika Sanchez

Erika Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is flexible and down-to-earth, drawing from different styles depending on what works best for you.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Ori Benoni

Ori Benoni

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I hope you feel empowered to make choices that align with your values and help you reduce your fears to live the life you want!”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, OCD, Trauma, Women's issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Martinez

Andrea Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use the Community Resiliency Model to help you tune into your body's signals and use grounding skills to navigate stress and emotional challenges.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Sonya Syers Federon

Sonya Syers Federon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about "going deeper" to untangle the root cause of harmful default behaviors and providing support in better understanding the connections between cognitive processing, emotional responses/reactions, and behavioral functioning.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Rosa Winter

Rosa Winter

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I love what I do and my goal is to help you succeed. I will challenge you to grow and be open minded about change.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, 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
Dr. Steven Sultan

Dr. Steven Sultan

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I believe the most important factor in a successful psychotherapeutic experience involves the relationship between the patient and therapist.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Paula Nemiroff-Polutanovich

Paula Nemiroff-Polutanovich

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a fluent sign language user, I am passionate about providing accessible therapy for Deaf and Hearing communities...”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Lauren Debski

Lauren Debski

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Are you doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results? Have you tried countless times to change a your behavior? Have you recently left inpatient rehabilitation or a psychiatric ward and need additional support? Do you feel like your mood, anxiety, and depression are running your life? Making these changes can be extremely difficult and cannot be done alone. My name is Lauren Debski. I am a dual board-certified family and psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner.

Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Ann Marie Brown

Ann Marie Brown

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I specialize in depression, anxiety-related disorders, and ADHD in both adolescents and adults, and I've had the privilege of helping hundreds of clients find their way to real, lasting change.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Dr. James Lee

Dr. James Lee

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“Clients come away from sessions feeling more supported, whole, and in contact with their own inner wisdom.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Ashley Bradshaw

Ashley Bradshaw

Therapist

Virtual • Eureka, CA


“I specialize in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and I'm dedicated to supporting moms and birthing persons who are expecting, experience postpartum depression, infertility issues, birth trauma, grief and loss.”
Aetna + 3 others
Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Creative, Empowering, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nate Anderson

Nate Anderson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Costa Mesa, CA


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, supportive, and grounded in the belief that you are the expert on your own life.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christyn Delgadillo

Christyn Delgadillo

Therapist

Virtual • California


Thank you for considering me. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I have a Masters in Social Work from the University of Southern California where I studied Adult Mental Health an Wellness and Military Social Work. I specialize in the Veteran and First Responder populations.

Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Hayley Trinh

Hayley Trinh

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am committed to providing a safe environment to uncover underlying barriers preventing you from achieving a more meaningful and fulfilling life.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Valo Gonzalez

Valo Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe people carry far more strength, clarity, and resilience than they often realize. My role is to help you understand the emotional patterns and internal narratives that shape your experience, so you can move through life with greater freedom and self‐trust. I’m engaged, attuned, and honest in the room — offering reflection, insight, and steady collaboration as we explore what’s happening beneath the surface. We work at a pace that feels grounded for you, creating space for real change to germinate.

Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Dr. David Shapiro

Dr. David Shapiro

Psychologist

Virtual • Roseville, CA


“I work with every client to clarify not just what changes they would like to make but also help them to formulate their own unique plan for accomplishing those changes.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Tiffany Ramm

Tiffany Ramm

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help clients identify specific goals to activate the behavioral and/or emotional change they want.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sheryl Doering

Sheryl Doering

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work collaboratively and creatively with you to come up with an approach that works best for you. I offer a variety of approaches such as mindfulness, compassion focused approach, DBT, IFS and even art therapy.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nichelle Alva

Nichelle Alva

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm passionate about serving multicultural and traditionally-underserved communities which may includes teens and young adults, family issues, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, neurodivergent folks, and those w/ chronic health conditions.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patricia Navarro

Patricia Navarro

Therapist

Virtual • Chula Vista, CA


“I have faced many struggles of my own, which I believe give me a deeper understanding of human nature.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Vanessa Gutierrez

Vanessa Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • Visalia, CA


“I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with adults. I am trained in EMDR and provide a supportive, collaborative space to help you process trauma, reduce anxiety, and create lasting change.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented

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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Affordable care that fits you — and your Aetna plan

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.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.