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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 8,541 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions. With copays around $30 through your insurance, many patients save 75% on care.

Taylor Wolf

Taylor Wolf

Therapist

Virtual • California


My experience is centered on collaborating with youth, adults, and families. During these developing years and shifting dynamics, additional care for our health is needed. I work with emotional regulation, relational rifts, enhancing communication, and acceptance of self.

With attachment focused therapy as my base, I utilize mindfulness and experiential approaches in our work together. Our conversations and therapeutic activities are guided by your experience and goals.

Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded
Krista Edwards

Krista Edwards

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in meeting clients where they are and working collaboratively at a pace that feels comfortable and empowering.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Physical health issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Rebecca Chenier

Rebecca Chenier

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Rebecca's aim is to always provide a comfortable and secure environment where clients can freely address the obstacles...”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Brian Waters

Brian Waters

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to make that step feel a little easier by creating a space where you feel heard, respected, and understood.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Stephanie Shepard

Stephanie Shepard

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Being a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I have done research on and take a special interest in the negative impacts on mental health for those who suffer from discriminating and internalizing symptoms related to their sexual orientation, identity,...”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yong Joon Park

Yong Joon Park

Therapist

Virtual • La Habra, CA


“Together, we will explore your past and present experiences to gain a deeper understanding of the behavioral issues, triggers, coping mechanisms, and traumas that may be contributing to your challenges.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Candice Campbell

Candice Campbell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a warm, collaborative and balanced approach using cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help clients embrace their authentic selves and improve their quality of life.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Lisa Paulson

Lisa Paulson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer a supportive non-judgmental space where we can work together to move towards healing and growth.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Danielle Williamson

Danielle Williamson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring a warm, empathetic, and often humorous style to therapy, and I view the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative partnership rather than a hierarchy.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Pavly Abdelmalek

Pavly Abdelmalek

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I utilize a mixture of approaches that fit your needs rather than committing to one theoretical approach.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Raul Poblano Alvarez

Raul Poblano Alvarez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I aim to create a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their experiences, reflect, and work toward meaningful growth and healing.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katlyn Williams

Katlyn Williams

Therapist

Virtual • Lake Forest, CA


“I believe that meaningful change happens when we feel seen, safe, and supported, and I strive to create a space where you can show up just as you are—without judgment.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Energetic, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ayanna Forks

Ayanna Forks

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, Welcome!

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone. As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience, I am dedicated to helping individuals find healing, build resilience, and create meaningful change in their lives.

I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, substance use challenges, stress, life transitions, relationship concerns, and emotional overwhelm. Whether you're feeling stuck, struggling with past experiences, or simply seeking personal growth, I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered.

Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Nimish Chakarwarti

Nimish Chakarwarti

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I provide medication management alongside supportive therapy-informed care. My approach is comprehensive and collaborative...”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Henriette Backer

Henriette Backer

Therapist

Virtual • California


I came from Denmark to California for my own therapy and healing. After working for 20+ years as an educator and creating a family, I decided to pursue the road to become a therapist. I've worked with a diverse range of people, families, ages and challenges in humanistic, person centered, emotion focused schools, in psychodynamic community clinic, in substance use recovery center running groups and in a treatment center for clients suffering from eating disorders and co-existing conditions. Working in this field continues to give me an in depth understanding of the human soul and heart that I strive to use to help others heal.

Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Naveta Barry

Naveta Barry

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My clients often tell me this is the first place they've felt they didn't have to pretend they were okay.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robin Daughenbaugh

Robin Daughenbaugh

Therapist

Virtual • California


Welcome, I'm glad you're here. I’m Robin Daughenbaugh, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of social work experience in both public and private sectors. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with adults from all walks of life, helping them navigate the challenges that life can bring.

I specialize in working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, stress, substance use, childhood trauma, homelessness, life transitions, and self-esteem issues. If you're facing challenges that feel difficult to manage on your own, I'm here to help you navigate them with support and care.

Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Krista Zabor

Krista Zabor

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is centered on compassion and non-judgement. Each of us needs support and care to heal and thrive in this challenging world.”
Aetna + 11 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Conrad Larkin

Conrad Larkin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Santa Rosa, CA


“During my more than 30 years as a therapist I have found that once an unworkable pattern is revealed and the emotions connected to that are expressed, your authentic self is more available.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Andrea Cruz

Andrea Cruz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a warm, supportive, and client‐centered therapist dedicated to creating a compassionate space where you can explore your experiences with comfort and confidence.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Keyla Gardner

Keyla Gardner

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative, supportive, and rooted in empathy. I believe true healing happens when we treat the mind and body as one.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Annie Vo

Annie Vo

Therapist

Virtual • California


My name is Annie Vo, and I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Los Angeles, CA. I specialized in working with individuals, adults, children, and families with trauma, grief, life transitions, anxiety, and depression. I work collaboratively to explore the connection and meaning of your unique life challenges by reflecting, processing, and recognizing the underlying root of your conflict. I utilize visual and engaging strategies and interventions to support my client in implementing and enhancing their coping skills and deeper therapeutic insight.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Hannah Karolewicz

Dr. Hannah Karolewicz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is direct, warm, and curious. I believe good sex therapy should feel like a conversation with someone who's genuinely on your side, not an interrogation or a lecture.”
Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katherine Cooper

Katherine Cooper

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have a career that spans 30 years in corporate America and went back to earn a second Masters Degree in Counseling in 2013.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Hernandez

Andrea Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work especially well with women who are navigating high stress and pressure, helping them find balance, strengthen boundaries, and reconnect with their own sense of self.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nicole Farmer

Nicole Farmer

Therapist

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“It makes me excited help people using DBT (Dialectial Behavior Therapy), including mindfulness with EMDR (Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) to address past trauma.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Beltrano

Michael Beltrano

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My communication style is transparent and collaborative... create an open, understanding, and warm environment and tone when working with patients.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Marie Marzinke

Marie Marzinke

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative and insight-oriented. I help clients understand the underlying patterns of their thoughts, feelings and behaviors while also providing practical tools to create meaningful change.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Nadine Lujan

Nadine Lujan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Many come to believe that they are isolated without hope, burdened with a sense of disconnection from others.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Valerie Murphy

Valerie Murphy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Valerie specializes in helping clients shift patterns that no longer serve them—including the deep-rooted belief of not feeling good enough—and works collaboratively to build a more compassionate, grounded sense of self.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Energetic, Holistic, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sūkshma Therapy

Sūkshma Therapy

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“Our therapists integrate psychoanalytic psychotherapy, EMDR, and breath-based practices to help clients understand recurring emotional and relational patterns, process trauma, and develop a deeper connection to themselves...”
Aetna + 2 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Brian Wedderburn

Brian Wedderburn

Therapist

Virtual • California


Great to meet you!

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and I’m really glad you’re here. Reaching out for support isn’t always easy, so taking this step already says a lot about your willingness to grow. I work with clients navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, and patterns that can feel hard to break. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the same cycles or unsure why certain things keep coming up, you’re not alone — and that’s exactly the kind of work we can explore together.

Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Carol Casal

Carol Casal

Therapist

Virtual • California


I HAVE 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE WORKING IN MENTAL HEALTH. I HAVE TRAVELED THE WORLD STUDYING CULTURES AND RELIGIONS AND HAVE A LIFETIME OF PERSONAL EXPERIENCES THAT GIVES ME A CLEAR INSIGHT INTO WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH. I WILL BE THERE FOR YOU 24/7 AND I ACTUALLY CARE. I AM INTERESTED IN YOU AS A WHOLE PERSON AND NOT JUST A CURRENT PROBLEM, MY GOAL IS TO GET YOU FEELING BETTER QUICKLY AND ENRICHING YOUR LIFE FOR A FUTURE FILLED WITH POTENTIAL AND JOY.

Aetna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Kiami Bibb

Kiami Bibb

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I possess an innate ability to establish trusting and healing relationships, with core values and passion for connecting with genuine compassion and gentle care.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Colleen Cole

Colleen Cole

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello there! I am an LMFT, I studied at Mount St. Mary's, and graduated 2017. I have worked with children and families, couples, and individuals, and enjoy creating a safe space to work together to find a more peaceful and happy version of yourself!

Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Martha Chacon

Martha Chacon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is personalized and eclectic, meaning I customize evidence-based methods to suit each person's distinct needs and experiences.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Parinaz Golozar Basiri

Parinaz Golozar Basiri

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am EMDR trained. EMDR is recognized as an effective form of treatment for trauma and other disturbing experiences by the American Psychiatric Association.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dr. Aaron Esparza

Dr. Aaron Esparza

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is calm, approachable, and straightforward—I listen closely, offer empathy, and provide practical guidance when it's helpful.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Dr. Daniel Cunningham

Dr. Daniel Cunningham

Psychologist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“My clients appreciate that I balance deep listening and empathy with concrete tools they can use right away in their daily lives.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Stress management
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Jeanne Serra

Jeanne Serra

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use my empathic style to connect to the suffering of my clients and help them move through this to a place of healing.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm

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.

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