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Top United Healthcare-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Palmdale, CA

Headway works with your UnitedHealthcare coverage in Palmdale, helping you save on therapy costs with copays ranging from $0-$10 per session. Choose from 2,874 licensed providers offering both talk therapy and medication management support.

Dr. Fereshte Mirzad

Dr. Fereshte Mirzad

Psychologist

Virtual • Huntington Beach, CA


“My approach as a therapist is to provide a safe and supportive environment where I can partner with my clients to alleviate negative thoughts and emotions that make it difficult to achieve peace of mind.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Joyce Carter

Joyce Carter

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I aim to help people to understand we all have the power to re-create ourselves and live our best lives.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Panic disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Darren Blatt

Darren Blatt

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is relationship driven and person-centered, which means I don't try to fit you into the way I "do" therapy; rather, I meet each person...”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Tiffany Trent

Tiffany Trent

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Encinitas, CA


“I balance kindness and warmth with honesty and challenge clients to grow and become unstuck in their lives.”
United Healthcare + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Identity issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Elihu "Eliott" Goretsky

Elihu "Eliott" Goretsky

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in adults with addiction-recovery issues, LGBT+ patients, phase of life problems, and couples (limited).”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Amon Benavides

Dr. Amon Benavides

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Clara, CA


I am a compassionate and dedicated psychotherapist who values creating a genuine, trusting connection with each client. I believe therapy works best when you feel safe, understood, and able to be your authentic self.

I earned my Master of Arts from National University and completed doctoral-level training at Pacifica Graduate Institute. My clinical training and professional experience have provided me with a strong foundation in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

I have experience working in drug and alcohol rehabilitation settings, where I supported individuals navigating substance use, trauma, and related mental health challenges. I also have experience working with men’s mental health concerns, including emotional regulation, identity, and relationship issues.

I use an integrative approach, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Psychodynamic Therapy to help clients understand both present challenges and underlying patterns. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship concerns, and life transitions, helping them build insight alongside practical tools for lasting change.

Outside of my work as a therapist, I value staying active and maintaining a strong mind-body connection. I spend much of my time weightlifting, boxing, practicing jiu-jitsu, and participating in CrossFit and Olympic lifting, and I also enjoy running. These practices help me stay grounded and bring a perspective of discipline, resilience, and balance into my work with clients.

United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yu-Ning Lin

Yu-Ning Lin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I'm an empathetic listener who believes in fully understanding my client in order to customize effective strategies individually.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Cody Elder

Cody Elder

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I love working with those who have difficulties around feeling overwhelmed by life's uncertainty and want to seek their true strength and purpose.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
YanYan Hollingsworth

YanYan Hollingsworth

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to guide you through your mental health journey and help you discover effective coping skills to manage life's challenges.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Scott Kopoian

Scott Kopoian

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My focus is a TEAM approach, working collaboratively with you to develop strategies to solve practical problems and move your life forward, consistent with your goals and values.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Dr. Abigail Go

Dr. Abigail Go

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I offer a supportive and empathetic environment to help clients navigate through life's challenges and improve their mental well-being.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christopher Offor

Christopher Offor

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I personally do not focus on pathologizing my clients, so I focus on emphasizing the client's strengths and resources to create positive change.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Vanessa Engelbert

Vanessa Engelbert

Therapist

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“Vanessa is a client-centered, strength-based therapist who will meet you where you are, listen with empathy, and provide you with support and unconditional positive regard.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Laurie Gallagher

Laurie Gallagher

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help clients feel heard, understood and valued. In addition, I would like them to come away from therapy with a larger tool-box, including stronger communication and relationship-building skills.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Hillary Phoenix-Beck

Hillary Phoenix-Beck

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Art therapy is my passion- embracing creativity and curiosity to help promote healing and work towards an empowered, stronger, and more compassionate relationship with yourself is my intention in our work together.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Creative, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Simeon Jones

Simeon Jones

Therapist

Virtual • California


“The story we tell our self, about our self, the world, and our relationship to the world has a huge impact on the life we live.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Melissa Coulson

Melissa Coulson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is direct, positive, and warm with a focus on supporting clients while holding them accountable to their goals for treatment.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Alison Sarah Adler

Alison Sarah Adler

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Clara, CA


“I have been a therapist for more than 2 decade and am tremendously grateful to be doing something I love.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Direct, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Monica Squitieri

Monica Squitieri

Therapist

Virtual • Ventura, CA


“Inner peace & emotional freedom through self-acceptance & compassion are realistic, human experiences.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samantha DuBose

Samantha DuBose

Therapist

Virtual • Tracy, CA


“I meet them with empathy and compassion to go above and beyond to walk with them on their therapeutic journey.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Scott Elizondo

Scott Elizondo

Therapist

Virtual • San Marcos, CA


“My laid back and relaxed style creates a space where Clients feel safe in sharing and processing difficult feelings and emotions.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Jazmin Barrera

Jazmin Barrera

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a bilingual (Spanish & English) marriage and family therapist licensed in California with over 14 years of experience working in clinical practice. I am born and raised in San Francisco's Mission District. I am Salvarodan and Nicaraguan; and a native Spanish speaker. I have served clients experiencing multiple occurring conditions requiring some form of crisis stabilization service or intervention. I have counseled individuals and families dealing with an array of issues such as immigration/deportation, domestic and community violence, teen pregnancy, work – readiness, homelessness, substance abuse, and more. I use a client-centered and strengths-based approach when I work with clients. I believe that it is critical to collaborate with cleints in identifying and attaining what they are seeking. I believe that clients are experts in their lives and I am an expert my field.

United Healthcare + 11 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Kristen Springsteen

Kristen Springsteen

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe in going beyond the belief that all we can do is manage trauma and symptoms forever. I believe our mind, body, and spirit already has the power to overcome it, we just have to learn how to tap into it and put it to use

United Healthcare + 9 others
Anxiety, Maternal mental health, Trauma, Women's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Ronald Perales

Ronald Perales

Therapist

Virtual • Laguna Niguel, CA


I'm a humanistic therapist who believes in listening to my client. I have years of experience working in the psychotherapy field as well as life experience. I treat people with kindness, dignity and respect.

United Healthcare + 11 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Dennis Pleimann

Dennis Pleimann

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic style is engaging and directive, combining a holistic approach with training in cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness based stress reduction...”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Empowering

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Puneet Kumta

Puneet Kumta

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Our work together will exist in a caring therapeutic relationship where you can be fully seen and heard.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cecilia Samartin

Cecilia Samartin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that everyone yearns to grow and become the best version of themselves they can be, but life gets in the way sometimes.”
United Healthcare + 12 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Arlene Gonzalez

Arlene Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I apply a collaborative approach as well as person-centered and mindfulness practices to help best meet the needs of every individual.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Jeff Shore

Jeff Shore

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use a variety of theoretical approaches, from Somatic Experiencing to IFS, but all rely on nonjudgmental listening, acceptance, and empathy.”
United Healthcare + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
La Viola Ward

La Viola Ward

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is for you to leave feeling heard, empowered, and inspired, with a clear sense of your own strengths...”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Simone Zeschuk

Simone Zeschuk

Therapist

Virtual • California


“She is deeply passionate about helping people who struggle with eating disorders and body image concerns.”
United Healthcare + 12 others
Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eziaha Ihediwah

Eziaha Ihediwah

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Welcome,

I’m glad you’re here. Reaching out for support takes courage, and you don’t have to navigate this alone. I am Eziaha Ihediwah a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) and I specialize in working with individuals dealing with ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, and eating disorder, this is a space where you will be heard, respected, and taken seriously. Your experiences matter, and your care will be tailored to you—not a one-size-fits-all plan.

Your role in this process Healing is a partnership. You’ll always have space to ask questions, express concerns, and be involved in decisions about your care. Progress may take time, but we will move at a pace that feels safe and manageable for you.

If you ever feel overwhelmed between visits, please reach out. Support is available, and you deserve consistent care.

I look forward to working with you and supporting you toward stability, clarity, and improved quality of life.

United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gerardo Salinas

Gerardo Salinas

Therapist

Virtual • San Jose, CA


My name is Gerardo Salinas. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social worker and therapist for more than 13 years. I have worked with adults, youth, and families from varied life experiences. I enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds.

My goal is to provide a space that feels warm, non-judgmental and more importantly helpful. I work with adults, adolescents and adults who are experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and many of the other effects and challenges.

United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Kavita Patil

Kavita Patil

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is engaging, compassionate & attentive. I slow you down so that you can hear, sense and understand yourself in different ways.”
United Healthcare + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ray Buchanan

Ray Buchanan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work collaboratively with clients. I will make great efforts to establish a good connection, build trust, and make it safe for people to share freely.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Dr. Marcel Fomotar

Dr. Marcel Fomotar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Clovis, CA


“Our goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain and assist you in creating a meaningful life.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Ackerman

Stephanie Ackerman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“In my 10+ years of being a therapist, I've learned that unhealed developmental trauma is (almost always) the source of eating disorders, substance use issues, anxiety or depression.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Teri Dunbar

Teri Dunbar

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I'm Teri! I love integrating my Christian faith and biblical principles with therapeutic interventions. I know for many of us, we have experienced trauma that has left us wounded, and I believe God desires healing and restoration. I help individuals juggling family, work, and relationships while quietly struggling inside. Struggling with past experiences, and sometimes unresolved pain, that is affecting how you feel and function. I want to help you break free from the weight of past trauma so it doesn’t define your present or your future and I’m here to walk with you as you pursue that.

United Healthcare + 12 others
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kyle Chen

Kyle Chen

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“His goal is to create a collaborative relationship with you to understand your unique story and provide individualized treatments through evidence-based practice.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Holistic

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

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