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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in San Diego, CA

Find mental healthcare support in San Diego with Aetna coverage. Headway connects you with 8,561 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions. With copays around $30 through your insurance, many patients save 75% on care.

Dr. Marc Steinmetz

Dr. Marc Steinmetz

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My mission is to offer you a safe, affirming space to explore your life, your story, and what matters most to you.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Dr. Veronica Wahba

Dr. Veronica Wahba

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I have a passion for helping my clients gain a better understanding of themselves, triumph over obstacles in their lives, & lead healthier, happier, & more fulfilling lives overall.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Anna Calcanas

Anna Calcanas

Therapist

Virtual • Upland, CA


“My therapeutic style is collaborative and strengths-based, drawing from a variety of evidence-based approaches...”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Maybalian

Elizabeth Maybalian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am energetic, fun-loving, and charismatic. As a therapist, you will find me to be open, honest, encouraging, compassionate and supportive.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Heather Hendrickson

Heather Hendrickson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have a particular interest in supporting women who are strong, tired, and sick of being told to "practice gratitude."”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Eric Miklusicak

Eric Miklusicak

Therapist

Virtual • Modesto, CA


“I believe that emotional regulation depends on understanding of how our brain interprets experiences!”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Megan Soun

Megan Soun

Therapist

Virtual • California


Therapy for women in their 20s and 30s, experiencing • anxietywork stress/burnoutbody image/disordered eating.

Do you feel stuck in patterns that no longer serve you? Maybe you’re a people pleaser who defaults into putting other people’s feelings and needs first. Or you’re experiencing burnout from trying to uphold perfectionist standards. Or you’re a high-achiever on the emotional rollercoaster of tying all your worth to your work. Or you want to stop stressing about what you eat and how much you weigh, but the idea of letting go of control is terrifying. I'd love to help!

Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katie Thompson

Katie Thompson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I understand no two individuals are the same, and I tailor our sessions together to address challenges unique to you.”
Aetna + 11 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Nefretiri Abat

Nefretiri Abat

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe that healing begins with feeling truly seen, heard, and accepted, which is why I strive to create a safe, compassionate space where clients can explore treatment options without fear of judgment.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Ferdinand Uwaechie

Ferdinand Uwaechie

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Antioch, CA


I am direct, forward looking, empathetic and a good listener.

Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Asher Miller

Asher Miller

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Costa Mesa, CA


“I'm committed to empowering patients through education to assist them in making the best decisions regarding their care.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Melanie Lapeyrolerie

Melanie Lapeyrolerie

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


Hello! My name is Melanie Lapeyrolerie, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California. I offer in-person therapy in West Los Angeles and telehealth services to clients throughout the state. I work with a diverse range of individuals, from young adults to seniors aged 18 to 71. My specialties include treating anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and alcohol and substance use disorders. To support my clients in enhancing their daily lives and overall well-being, I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Mindfulness, among others.

Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Amanda Khezra

Dr. Amanda Khezra

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“All progress is good progress and at the end of our session my hope is we took another step towards reaching your goals.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Anna O'Connor

Anna O'Connor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Albany, CA


“We'll explore ways you are shaped by family, community, and culture, and what this means about how you show up in the world.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Kem Saunders

Kem Saunders

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Excepting them on their own terms, and exploring through their lenses, what they consider helpful and desirable relationships.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberly Rodriguez

Kimberly Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a first-generation Salvadoran American therapist, and I bring my whole self into this work—my cultural roots, my values, and a deep respect for the strength passed down through our ancestors.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Hermin Youssefian

Hermin Youssefian

Therapist

Virtual • Palm Desert, CA


“I am truly passionate and dedicated to helping couples, adults and family grow and heal from their pain and live happy, enjoyable lives with their loved ones.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Hilary Deckard Healy

Hilary Deckard Healy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is primarily nondirective and exploratory, meaning I follow your lead while staying curious about the patterns that emerge.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Sahebjit Singh

Sahebjit Singh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Roseville, CA


I’m Sahebjit “TJ” Singh, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with individuals, couples, and families who are carrying trauma, identity confusion, emotional overwhelm, relationship pain, or the long-term effects of growing up in unstable, neglectful, or high-pressure environments.

I have over a decade of experience across crisis services, residential treatment, forensic mental health, community-based care, clinical leadership, and private practice. This background has made me comfortable working with complex trauma, emotional intensity, depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, identity struggles, cultural pressure, grief, and life transitions.

Aetna + 3 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Challenging, Humorous, Inquisitive
Katherine Abdelkerim

Katherine Abdelkerim

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, grounded, and direct. I create a space that feels safe, supportive, and honest, where clients can explore deeply while also being gently challenged.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Lawrence Lawler

Lawrence Lawler

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in cognitive therapy, particularly cognitive-behavioral approaches for depression and anxiety.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Rafal

Ashley Rafal

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in creating a safe, collaborative space where growth is possible and progress is meaningful.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Sharday Fields

Sharday Fields

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, solution focused therapy, and rational-emotive therapy and motivational interviewing.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Capri Cruz

Dr. Capri Cruz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I became a therapist because at 10 years old I, too, had a therapist and absolutely loved how safe I felt with her.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders, PTSD
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jocelyn Martinez

Jocelyn Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a space where you can show up as you are—without judgment, pressure, or the expectation that you have everything figured out.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Justin Sundgot-Smith

Justin Sundgot-Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Goleta, CA


“I use an eclectic mix of different therapeutic styles, but I am namely oriented towards acceptance based approaches which incorporate mindful based somatic awareness, values alignment, and compassion focused.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jamal Cameron

Jamal Cameron

Therapist

Virtual • California


I began my career at Western New England University conducting research. Upon finishing undergraduate studies, I moved to southern California focusing my work on providing therapy to individuals with schizophrenia spectrum illness, depression, bipolar and substance abuse. Jamal’s work has led him to take on advocacy roles related to assisting families with academic and legal concerns. Jamal’s passions have led him to trauma and psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy.

Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Linda Quesada Schlein

Linda Quesada Schlein

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am warm, kind, and believe in partnering with my clients so they can achieve their goals. My approach is both compassionate and professional, and I am dedicated to supporting my clients with confidentiality and respect.

Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Nicole Penick

Dr. Nicole Penick

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“Nicole takes an integrative (humanistic and psychodynamic) approach to tackle the individual desires of each person.”
Aetna + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Humorous, Participatory
Nonso Onochie

Nonso Onochie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and OCD in adolescents and adults. As a Doctor of Nursing Practice and board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I bring more than 20 years of nursing experience, including extensive work in critical care and neuro-trauma medicine. My approach combines evidence-based medication management, psychotherapy, and practical lifestyle interventions to help patients achieve meaningful and lasting improvement.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Maria Nina Joy Aguirre

Maria Nina Joy Aguirre

Therapist

Virtual • Woodland Hills, CA


“I have a special passion for supporting women throughout their pregnancy and postpartum journey that might be struggling with body image issues, caring for a newborn, anxiety, depression, traumatic birth experience, relationship conflicts, and...”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Infertility, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Young Song

Dr. Young Song

Psychologist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“Change is possible - I'm here to connect with clients who are motivated and in pursuit of change in line with their values.”
Aetna + 1 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
J. Paul Gatdula

J. Paul Gatdula

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I became drawn to psychiatry after seeing how often people felt rushed or unheard in the system, and I try to do things differently.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Carole Doherty

Carole Doherty

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Therapy should reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, cope with current stressors, resolve conflicts, and replace dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors with healthy empowering beliefs.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Shinpei Chai

Shinpei Chai

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ontario, CA


“My style is warm, collaborative, and honest, with a focus on helping clients feel safe, understood, and supported.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natalie Poulson

Natalie Poulson

Therapist

Virtual • Bakersfield, CA


“I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) therapist and I have experience working with children, teens, and adults with symptoms of mood disorders who need to find effective ways to cope.”
Aetna + 2 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Vicki Van Winkle

Vicki Van Winkle

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Integrated Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is my primary treatment modality, as it is very calming to the nervous system and helps people to reset their nervous systems after trauma and to learn new coping skills more easily.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, End of life care, Grief or loss
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Dr. Stephanie Stefanelli

Dr. Stephanie Stefanelli

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I view therapy as a collaborative journey of self-discovery that not only helps uncover underlying patterns and concerns, but also highlights each person's unique strengths, resilience, and capacity for growth and healing.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Victoria Andrade

Victoria Andrade

Therapist

Virtual • California


Being vulnerable and allowing yourself to seek support when needed is a sign of strength. Together in therapy, we can continue to build on those strengths and learn to create a life worth living. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with specialization in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and training in different therapeutic modalities. I have had the privilege of working with children, families, and adults in all stages of life in both outpatient and inpatient settings who are having mental health difficulties with everyday stressors, life/stage transitions, mental illness, and terminal illness.

Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
OSun Yoo

OSun Yoo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a third culture kid, I had multiple experiences of being foreign, an oddity, and having to find how I could fit in.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Creative, Energetic, Open-minded

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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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.