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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.

Tali Maouda

Tali Maouda

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help you process your experiences so you can recognize and overcome the obstacles standing in the way of you living a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittany Anvari

Brittany Anvari

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe healing begins with meaningful connection. My work with cancer patients and their families has deeply shaped my understanding of pain, loss, resilience, and the complexities that relationships face during times of crisis. I support adults of all ages in navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, loneliness, grief, and relationship concerns, offering both compassionate guidance and practical, effective tools for growth and healing.

Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laal Golbadi

Laal Golbadi

Therapist

Virtual • Newport Beach, CA


“What drives my work is I aim to help people feel seen and understood. Meaningful change often starts with safety and attentive listening.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Substance use / addiction, Trauma
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Jason Stewart

Jason Stewart

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Through the use of humor, metaphor, and practical exercise I help clients gain insight into what matters to them...”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Ana Rivera Gonzalez

Ana Rivera Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe we are all capable of growth and everyone deserves a life filled with hope, purpose, and a sense of belonging.”
Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Okechuku Nwanganga

Okechuku Nwanganga

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am more interested in empowering you to make your own decisions than I am in you doing what is "right."”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Mayra Bonilla

Mayra Bonilla

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and able to grow into the version of yourself you want to be.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Tameeza Samji

Dr. Tameeza Samji

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I help people tap into their ability to understand themselves and those close to them, and communicate with love and respect.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Rebecca Yeretzian-Santana

Rebecca Yeretzian-Santana

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a safe and supportive space for finding moments of peace amidst the turbulence of the unique emotional complexities you're facing.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Alexander Lee

Alexander Lee

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a supportive and judgment-free space where clients feel heard, supported, and involved in their care.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Cara Niemeier

Dr. Cara Niemeier

Psychiatrist

Virtual • California


“She uses an evidence-based, holistic approach, with the goal of using the lowest effective doses of sustainable medications when needed.”
Aetna + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Adam Wiswell

Adam Wiswell

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My approach to counseling is strengths based and empowerment focused. I use a collaborative and egalitarian style with people who I works with in counseling.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katie Cook

Katie Cook

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a warm and welcoming place for you to share your story, partnering with you in meeting your goals and breaking free.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jinnie Martinusen

Jinnie Martinusen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sacramento, CA


“I view clients as the experts on their own lives, so I approach this conversation with genuine curiosity and respect for your lived experience.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Theresa Rodriguez

Theresa Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • Alhambra, CA


“My therapeutic approach is marked by compassion and directness, creating a non-judgmental and supportive environment that embraces individuals as they are.”
Aetna + 17 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Marydonna Mattos

Marydonna Mattos

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and client-centered, creating a safe and nonjudgmental space for healing and growth.”
Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brittany Gregory

Brittany Gregory

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is a blended approach in which I incorporate cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ECT), and Exposure Response Prevention (ERT).”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, OCD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Celia Orozco

Celia Orozco

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use a collaborative approach in working with clients to help decrease symptoms that are affecting their life functioning.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yuka Suzuki

Yuka Suzuki

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients can better understand themselves, build insight, and develop practical tools for meaningful change.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Relationship issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Dennis Wang

Dennis Wang

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic style is client-centered, collaborative, and practical—I primarily draw from CBT, DBT, and solution-focused interventions to help clients build insight, develop coping strategies, and create meaningful change.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Jeanet Vargas

Jeanet Vargas

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello, I’m Jeanet Vargas, LCSW dedicated to supporting individuals navigating divorce, breakups, and major life transitions. I am passionate in working with first generation population and professionals managing stress, anxiety, depression, and OCD.

As a first-generation individual, you may carry unique pressures—balancing family expectations, cultural values, and personal needs—while trying to honor where you come from and where you’re headed. Together, we’ll work through these challenges, exploring tools to manage grief, anxiety, and self-doubt, and to help you reconnect with your voice and inner strength.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Larisa Escalante

Larisa Escalante

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe healing happens in safe, attuned relationships, and I work to create a space where you feel deeply seen, heard, and respected.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Monica Lara

Monica Lara

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I utilize a collaborative approach to support clients in gaining a deeper understanding of themselves and developing the coping skills necessary to navigate life's challenges.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Jacob "Jake" Harris

Jacob "Jake" Harris

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


Having been in therapy myself, I've experienced firsthand its positive impact, helping me overcome my anxiety and equipping me with practical tools I still use today. I understand that repeatedly answering 'How does that make you feel?' can be frustrating. Drawing from my personal experience both as a therapy client and practitioner in a treatment center setting, I bring energy into my sessions and build momentum to help clients get unstuck and face their Anxiety & OCD with confidence.

Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Men's issues, OCD
Energetic, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Camellia Mazhar

Dr. Camellia Mazhar

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with attachment and evidence-based models of therapy, so that you can be confident my techniques do make lasting change.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Taeko Bufford

Taeko Bufford

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I utilize CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based Therapy, Harm Reduction, and Solution-Focused Therapy in my treatment...”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Hector Madril

Hector Madril

Therapist

Virtual • California


Feeling worried all the time? Feeling down or depressed? Dealing with negative thinking that wont go away? Having difficulties in your relationships? Struggling to maintain a balance between responsibilities and everyday challenges?

Let me help you! I will guide you to effectively manage anxiety, depression or elevated stress that may arise when dealing with past or present relationship issues, family conflict, divorce, separation, parenting difficulties, trauma, illness, loss, transitions or other life stressors.

I'm here for you! Don't tackle this alone; open yourself to professional help.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jacqueline Morris

Jacqueline Morris

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I customize the treatment plan based on each client's specific needs and utilize many therapeutic modalities to help support and treat my clients.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Emily Samuel

Emily Samuel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“Emily's therapeutic approach is a mixture of supportive therapy and motivational interviewing; she thoroughly evaluates your entire mental health in a way that makes you feel connected and supported, and provides you with positive energy, strength...”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Inbal Gurari

Inbal Gurari

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My work is grounded in the understanding that many adult struggles develop in response to emotionally unsafe or unpredictable relationships, rather than from something inherently wrong with the person.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberly Heath

Kimberly Heath

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“My style is collaborative, holistic, and patient-centered. I aim to create a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard and empowered in their treatment journey.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Elaine Pritchard

Elaine Pritchard

Therapist

Virtual • Pleasanton, CA


“I'm easy-going, empathetic, and look at things a little differently outside the box to find new paths to fulfillment.”
Aetna + 14 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Holly Adema

Holly Adema

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chico, CA


“I believe humans are resilient and capable of great change. It is my goal to offer an empowering, client-centered approach to therapy that is tailored to meet the needs of each individual.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yingchu Mcknight

Yingchu Mcknight

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in helping couples to find clarity, navigate differences, rebuild trust, connect emotionally, and re-establish passion through nervous system/somatic work, trauma integration, and shadow work.”
Aetna + 6 others
Family issues, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationship issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Marlu Harris

Marlu Harris

Therapist

Virtual • California


“A licensed therapist for over 30 years, I focus on empowering people to trust their intuition, eliminate imposter syndrome and self-doubt...”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
James Staunton

James Staunton

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I focus on the root cause of problems so that symptoms don't return. I provide insight and encourage your own insight building.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Bolin

Mary Bolin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe you can achieve your goals. Sometimes you just need someone to come along side and help you make different choices.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marianne Guevarra

Marianne Guevarra

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Long Beach, CA


“My approach to mental wellness is holistic and psychoanalytically informed. Through collaborative exploration of your experiences, we identify patterns, deepen insight, and foster greater awareness—supporting meaningful growth and change.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Dr. Maria Baghasarian

Dr. Maria Baghasarian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a holistic and socially conscious approach to therapy, integrating spirituality and evidence-based techniques to support my clients' mental well-being.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Bret Turecek

Bret Turecek

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe meaningful change comes from new experiences that help us learn something different about ourselves and what we're capable of.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive

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.