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Top Aetna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Santa Barbara, CA

Find Aetna-covered therapy in Santa Barbara with Headway. Access 8,561 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions. With copays around $30, most patients save 75% on mental health care.

Elizabeth Belvedere

Elizabeth Belvedere

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, down to earth, and real. You don't have to share anything you're not ready to, and we'll move at a pace that feels right for you.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nolanda Bush Msw, Lcsw

Nolanda Bush Msw, Lcsw

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello and welcome to therapy. You are one step closer on your journey to achieving your goals, passions, and intentions. You and I will develop a therapeutic relationship as you work through trauma, anxiety, depression, and other areas that you would like growth in. You will utilize the strengths that you already have, and keep expanding on those. It is my job to create a safe, open, and person-centered environment. I look forward to working with you on your healing journey! Keep going and growing.

Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robert VerWys

Robert VerWys

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Robert is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which is a model that emphasizes the connections between our thoughts, feelings and behaviors.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Kiran Flores

Kiran Flores

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My passion truly lies in working with women/ families going through their fertility journeys and challenges.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Sarah Detrick

Sarah Detrick

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to provide a safe, empathetic environment. We will work together to set goals and identify areas of strength to improve your overall wellbeing.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility, Relationship issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Lien Blyth

Lien Blyth

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Lien has a holistic and mindfulness approach to treatment and believes in treating the whole person in mind, body, and spirit to find balance and bodhi (enlightenment, awakening).”
Aetna + 10 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Participatory
Chelsy Duffer-Dunbar

Chelsy Duffer-Dunbar

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi there, I'm Chelsy, a Licensed Therapist. In my 8 years as a therapist, I have become passionate about supporting women navigating seasons of life, those who are pregnant, post-partum, coping with loss and beyond. I love providing support during life transitions and helping my clients to be the best possible versions of themselves. Working with me you can expect a warm and judgement free space to have honest and transparent conversations, process experiences, and practice coping tools.

Aetna + 3 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Direct, Empowering

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Jellison

Lisa Jellison

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I use evidence-based methods including EMDR, CBT-informed strategies, and trauma-informed care...”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Lindsey Liebenberg

Lindsey Liebenberg

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, great to have you here! I know it can feel overwhelming to seek out therapy and find a good fit, and hope we might take that next step together! Many clients have described my personality as warm, not clinical, and intuitive to their emotions.

While I have worked for years with diverse clients, I specialize and work with people-pleasing women who want to increase their confidence, Christians who want to integrate faith + mental health, and individuals who feel the weight of their past impacting who they are today.

Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Noely Mendez

Noely Mendez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help clients feel understood, build practical coping tools, and move toward healing with compassion, clarity, and care.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Tina Logan

Tina Logan

Therapist

Virtual • California


I provide clients with tools. discernment, and hope for the future. My sessions are supportive, helping to guide, and encourage you with a caring. compassionate, and non-judgmental approach. When you feel that your train has gotten off track, I will help you get back on track. Christian counseling is also available upon request.

Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
D'Arthana Burrell

D'Arthana Burrell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My expertise in mental health, plus your expertise in "you" is the recipe for successfully finding solutions that align with your beliefs and values.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Men's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Phyu Htut

Phyu Htut

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that each of us are expert in our lives and my goal in therapy is to support people finding meaning and purpose in their lives by providing safe and non-judgement space.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jacqueline Tinoco

Dr. Jacqueline Tinoco

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is rooted in deep empathy and evidence-based models, but also shaped by my love for nature, art, and the wisdom found in stillness and reflection.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Roger Schwartz

Roger Schwartz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Before I approach you through a clinical lens, I strive to meet you first as a fellow human being—with deep respect for your unique story.”
Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nubia Hennessey

Nubia Hennessey

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I find what I end up helping people do most is to connect with themselves to make better choices and connect back with important people in their lives.”
Aetna + 12 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carmen Santillan

Carmen Santillan

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a board‐certified clinical therapist with a strong foundation in narrative therapy, helping clients explore and reshape the stories that influence their lives. In recent years, I’ve supported children ages 5–17 as well as adults navigating a wide range of emotional experiences, including anxiety, depression, grief, and gender affirmation.

Aetna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amy Biesemeyer

Amy Biesemeyer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I genuinely care about the challenges and changes you are facing and want to help you develop a foundation to meet them.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Amanda (Mandy) Tarpley

Amanda (Mandy) Tarpley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Sessions with me feel calm, collaborative, and grounded. You do not have to have the right words or have everything figured out.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Daniel Christopher Dailey

Daniel Christopher Dailey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Santa Cruz, CA


“In sessions, I combine emotional insight with practical skill-building so therapy feels both supportive and useful.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Ryan Tran

Dr. Ryan Tran

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I pride myself in providing a safe and welcoming environment for my clients to be able to express themselves in a judgment-free zone.”
Aetna + 8 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Courtney Whetstone

Courtney Whetstone

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about helping people heal from pregnancy and infant loss, infertility, postpartum depression/ anxiety.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Willie Muhammad

Willie Muhammad

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal as a therapist is to assist you with overcoming challenges by providing a safe space to process your emotions and feelings.”
Aetna + 13 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Lisa Billings

Dr. Lisa Billings

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Laguna Hills, CA


I work with adolescents and adults and offer individual, couples, and family therapy. I help individuals identify their goals and make the changes necessary to help them lead more productive and fulfilling lives. I am directive, and I provide a warm, caring and non-judgmental environment to explore the issues and life-events with which you may be struggling.

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Isaac Ozobiani

Isaac Ozobiani

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I collaborate with clients on how to get from where they are in their lives currently to where they want to be.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Dora Isabel Ramirez

Dora Isabel Ramirez

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have spent the past eight years walking alongside individuals as they navigate some of life’s most difficult chapters. I have had the honor of supporting survivors of trauma and abuse, individuals living with depression, anxiety, and ADHD, victims of crime, and those carrying the unique challenges of immigration-related stress.

I believe every person has a story that deserves to be heard with compassion and without judgment. My role is not to tell you who to become, but to help you reconnect with the strength, resilience, and wisdom that already exist within you. Together, we create a space where healing can unfold, wounds can be understood, and hope can begin to take root again.

Whether you are carrying the weight of past experiences, feeling overwhelmed by the present, or searching for a path forward, you do not have to walk that journey alone.

Aetna + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Kristina Radnoti

Kristina Radnoti

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Barbara, CA


We often seek therapy when we're ready for change and part of our life has become unbalanced. A feeling of discontent, depression, or anxiety may have lasted a lifetime, or may have been initiated by a transitional change, such as loss of a relationship or career, or a yearning to grow beyond where we have been stuck. I welcome all parts of you, and will meet you where you are at in the journey towards wholeness.

Aetna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Identity issues, Trauma
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
David Brown

David Brown

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With warmth and curiosity, I help clients navigate challenging conversations while making sure our work is collaborative—you'll always have space for open dialogue and feedback as we move forward together.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Holistic, Humorous, Participatory

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eriam Nnamaliri

Eriam Nnamaliri

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I'm a board-certified Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years in mental health, helping adolescents and adults overcome anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, and insomnia.”
Aetna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tatiana Bustamante

Tatiana Bustamante

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I show up for you as a calm, patient, and empathetic partner, rooted in the absolute belief that you already hold the capacity for lasting change.”
Aetna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, End of life care, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Stephanie Molina

Stephanie Molina

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is soft yet direct, so you'll feel heard and understood while also getting honest feedback and practical tools.”
Aetna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Natasha Houston

Natasha Houston

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach with my clients is open and honest communication while offering a non-judgmental approach.”
Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Yesica Solorio

Yesica Solorio

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to support clients explore and understand their issues, build on their strengths, develop effective coping mechanism skills.”
Aetna + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Chloé Wei

Chloé Wei

Therapist

Virtual • California


My Website: weiwellbeing.com

Hi, I’m Chloé Wei, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Lic#133073). I believe that at our core, we all have a deep need to be seen, heard, and understood. For the past nine years, my work has been rooted in the belief that the relationship between therapist and client is the most powerful tool for healing.

Whether you are navigating the heavy fog of depression, the exhaustion of new parenthood, or the shifting tides of a major life transition, you don’t have to carry it alone. Together, we will create a space where you can feel safe enough to be authentic, vulnerable, and ultimately, empowered!

Aetna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Liana Gibson

Liana Gibson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach centers on compassion, clear communication, and tailored strategies, integrating faith, recovery principles, and cultural awareness to create a holistic and supportive environment for diverse individuals and families.”
Aetna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Carol Polevoi

Carol Polevoi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that stress, trauma, and emotional experiences are held not only in the mind, but also in the body.”
Aetna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Gwen Barry

Gwen Barry

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in individuals going through life changes at home or at work.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Jeffrey Bellissimo

Jeffrey Bellissimo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to support you in gaining clarity and finding solutions that feel authentic and sustainable.”
Aetna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Brittaney Latta

Brittaney Latta

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use techniques from several practices such as mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, Bowen family systems, person-centered, solution-focused, and Gottman in order to better help you to reach your goals in therapy.”
Aetna + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leticia Juliette Delling

Leticia Juliette Delling

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Life has a crazy way of throwing curve balls at us when we least expect it. It's so important to take care of our mental health as it impacts everything we do in life: how we function at work, interact with our family and loved ones, etc.”
Aetna + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD, Trauma
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented

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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