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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 8,092 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions. With copays around $30 through your insurance, many patients save 75% on care.

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
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
Emily McKillip

Emily McKillip

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am known for creating a warm, safe, and collaborative therapeutic space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to heal.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Substance use / addiction
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
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
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
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
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
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
Travis Nelson

Travis Nelson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sacramento, CA


“I'm also a Veteran, and I have experience supporting individuals who carry the impact of trauma, responsibility, and long-term stress.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gwendolyn Bleu

Gwendolyn Bleu

Therapist

Virtual • California


“We will review your expectations of treatment, what you are currently experiencing, and how it can be addressed in therapy.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
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
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
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
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
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
Michael Mahan

Michael Mahan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My own journey—navigating identity, parenthood, and life's challenges—led me to therapy and eventually to this work.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
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
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
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
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
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
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
Kate Leahy

Kate Leahy

Therapist

Virtual • Sutter Creek, CA


“I strive to listen deeply and understand your experience. I believe that the client has their own answers, resources and medicine.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Melissa Chavez

Melissa Chavez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Visalia, CA


“In our first session, I will be getting to know you and setting the boundaries for therapy that allow you to feel safe.”
Aetna + 7 others
Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues, Trauma, Women's issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
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
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
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
Vanessa Icazbalceta-Soto

Vanessa Icazbalceta-Soto

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in cognitive behavior, dialectical behavior, and schema therapy as well as personal sexual growth, intimacy, sexual expression, and work intimately within the kink community.”
Aetna + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Steven Frank

Steven Frank

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in trauma work and am certified in EMDR, and I also help adults and older adults who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or worn down by patterns that no longer serve them.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Creative, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer De Santis

Jennifer De Santis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Anaheim, CA


“I have a vast amount of experience in working with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, loss, infertility, perinatal and postpartum, trauma and more.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility
Empowering, Holistic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicolette Mullins

Nicolette Mullins

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


I have a bachelors in religious studies from the University of Kentucky. I grew up in Kentucky and moved to California to train in marital and family therapy. I am queer affirming and culturally-sensitive. I am sex-worker positive.

Aetna + 6 others
Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Transgender issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anna Hadilaksono

Anna Hadilaksono

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I use evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, and mindfulness-based techniques.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Simone Zeschuk

Simone Zeschuk

Therapist

Virtual • California


“She is deeply passionate about helping people who struggle with eating disorders and body image concerns.”
Aetna + 10 others
Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jorge Limon

Jorge Limon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Proficient in therapies like Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapies.”
Accepts Aetna insurance
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alejandro Bulnes-Mendizabal

Alejandro Bulnes-Mendizabal

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who provides therapy in both Spanish and English, from colloquial to professional levels. My work has included supporting individuals facing HIV/AIDS-related challenges, domestic violence, substance use, loneliness, suicidal thoughts, dual diagnosis, sexuality-related concerns, aging-related issues, and the broader impact these experiences can have on families and support systems. Across community, academic, and clinical settings in Mexico and the U.S., I’ve built a strong foundation in helping people navigate both personal suffering and societal distress.

Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, 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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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.