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Top United Healthcare-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Santa Maria, CA

Access mental health support in Santa Maria with UnitedHealthcare coverage through Headway's network of 2,862 licensed providers. Sessions—available in-person or virtually—can be scheduled within days, with copays starting around $30. Headway handles insurance coordination so you can focus on your care without worrying about costs.

Gabriela Ruiz

Gabriela Ruiz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use a psychodynamic approach that will help us get to the root of the cause, and a holistic approach in therapy.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Dr. Anna Lee

Dr. Anna Lee

Psychologist

Virtual • California


I am a clinical psychologist licensed in California and Illinois, and can see clients from both states. I have worked with clients in the areas of depression, anxiety, relationships issues, addictions, stress management, sport and performance, bipolar disorder, and binge eating disorder. My therapy style is personable, connected, focused, and attuned.

United Healthcare + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Relationship issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Kassahun Moges

Kassahun Moges

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, informed, and confident as we work together toward improved mental health and overall well-being.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Chloe Ragusa

Chloe Ragusa

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Therapy should feel like a relief, not a chore. I strive to create a comfortable environment where clients can be themselves...”
United Healthcare + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Vincente Mozell

Vincente Mozell

Therapist

Virtual • Ontario, CA


“Clients appreciate my steady presence, humor, active listening, and ability to make hard conversations feel manageable.”
United Healthcare + 1 others
Anxiety, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Humorous

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Shannon Doty

Shannon Doty

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I approach therapy as a partnership. I use an integrated approach in my practice to find strategies that best meet your needs including Mindfulness, Polyvagal informed work and neurologically informed CBT.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Rebecca Foster

Rebecca Foster

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in anxiety, depression, addiction, and OCD. I work with adults, children, and couples. I utilize a client-centered approach with my clients, focusing in on my clients’ strengths to help them achieve success. I like to tailor my interventions and strategies around each client’s needs. Providing therapy is not just a job for me, it is my passion.

United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Bernadette Akpengbe

Bernadette Akpengbe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Bernardino, CA


“I use a holistic, consultative and empathetic approach to make sure I understand the 360 view of my patients.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Dr. Farbod Khalafi

Dr. Farbod Khalafi

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“Using proven approaches like CBT and mindfulness, we'll identify unhelpful thought patterns, build coping skills, and create meaningful change.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering

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Isobel Marcus

Isobel Marcus

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is grounded in humor, honesty, and authenticity. I believe therapy works best when there's trust and a good client-therapist fit.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anxiety, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Michael They

Michael They

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Modesto, CA


“I will listen intently and ask questions to learn more about you so I can determine what type of care is most appropriate.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Natasha Clark

Natasha Clark

Therapist

Virtual • Fresno, CA


“My approach is warm, collaborative and compassionate to create a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviors to evoke positive change.”
United Healthcare + 5 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Karen Kobliska

Dr. Karen Kobliska

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“She uses a combination of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients become the most effective version of themselves and reach their long term goals.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Brett Bauer

Brett Bauer

Therapist

Virtual • Signal Hill, CA


“I believe in working together to achieve your goals. In life, you often have people telling you where to go or what to do, but my job is to help you understand where you want to go and what you want to do.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm

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Michelle Czegledi Gutierrez

Michelle Czegledi Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Therapy, in my view, is a process of helping you come back into relationship with yourself—your physical sensations, emotional truth, and inner sense of direction.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm

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Erwin Baird

Erwin Baird

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“I take a collaborative, patient-centered approach, combining evidence-based treatment with mindfulness and holistic strategies.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Holistic, Open-minded
Tammi Collins

Tammi Collins

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Clarita, CA


Life can be inherently stressful. We often feel trapped by our own circumstances, voiceless in our relationships and powerless to significant change in our lives. We even convince ourselves that if we just wait a little while longer, the problem might go away. Well first let me start by saying that, therapy is best sought when we realize and acknowledge that we are struggling. I have experience working in a variety of settings with individuals, couples, and families with various demographics.

United Healthcare + 9 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Joy Zembruski

Joy Zembruski

Therapist

Virtual • Laguna Beach, CA


“In your first therapy session, you can expect a welcoming, low-pressure environment designed to help us get to know one another and begin building rapport.”
United Healthcare + 17 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Favour Olekanma

Favour Olekanma

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I bring a holistic, patient-centered philosophy to everything I do — meaning I see you as a whole person, not just a diagnosis or a prescription.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Noura Chehade (She/Her)

Noura Chehade (She/Her)

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer a trauma-informed holistic approach that honors you as both a whole person and part of the larger collective.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lizette Sayo

Lizette Sayo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I am deeply committed to providing compassionate, individualized care rooted in my extensive experience as a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Roxana Khadjehnouri

Roxana Khadjehnouri

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is warm, empathetic, and genuine, fostering a safe and supportive environment for my clients.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Yamileth Rivas

Yamileth Rivas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am impassioned about accompanying others on their journey toward mental health and wellness. I focus on meeting clients where they are and transmitting my care.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Sofia Moran

Sofia Moran

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Bernardino, CA


“I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with an extensive background in Critical Care, Trauma, and Neurology as a bedside Registered Nurse.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Julia Hengst

Julia Hengst

Therapist

Virtual • California


As someone who has gone through years of therapy myself, I am very passionate about working with you for your highest good. With a background in meditation, conflict mediation, somatic work, spirituality and psychology, I have a solid toolkit that is at your service. My undergrad degree from Berkeley is in Media Studies, so we will also explore how media shapes us and the current culture we live in.

I work with all different ages, ethnic/racial backgrounds, social groups, nationalities and orientations!

United Healthcare + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Maria Sandi

Maria Sandi

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Monica, CA


“I value the collaborative relationship between therapist and client, guiding you on a journey of self-discovery and growth.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Miroslava Pradella

Miroslava Pradella

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a caring and compassionate person who is here to support you in a safe and nonjudgmental space.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Avis Hershfield

Avis Hershfield

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I am down-to-earth, empathic, and I especially enjoy bringing my education, persona, and life/career experiences to the patients I serve.”
United Healthcare + 7 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Holistic, Warm

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Rebecca Blakesley

Rebecca Blakesley

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Long Beach, CA


“My treatment philosophy emphasizes both celebrating neurodivergent strengths and addressing genuine challenges.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Jaime Haasch

Jaime Haasch

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am warm, welcoming, and direct in my approach with clients. I include mindfulness, gratitude, compassion, and acceptance in my work with clients.”
United Healthcare + 4 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Dr. Cara Niemeier

Dr. Cara Niemeier

Psychiatrist

Virtual • California


“She uses an evidence-based, holistic approach, with the goal of using the lowest effective doses of sustainable medications when needed.”
United Healthcare + 11 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Jamie Plaxco

Jamie Plaxco

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Fresno, CA


“I believe in treating the whole person, not just symptoms, and I value building therapeutic relationships with my clients.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Stacy Heiser

Stacy Heiser

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in working with individuals navigating ADHD, shame, stigma, and transgenerational trauma.”
United Healthcare + 8 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Dr. Anton Yanagisawa

Dr. Anton Yanagisawa

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I integrate different theoretical approaches in order to tailor a treatment that is most meaningful to you and relevant to your presenting challenge.”
United Healthcare + 12 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Denise Dugan

Denise Dugan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal as a therapist is to work collaboratively with my clients to achieve their hoped-for outcomes.”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Elaine Godoy

Elaine Godoy

Therapist

Virtual • Orange, CA


“I take a down to earth and welcoming approach with all my clients. More than anything, I want all clients to feel safe and comfortable during their time with me.”
United Healthcare + 6 others
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded

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Ilena Sussman

Ilena Sussman

Therapist

Virtual • California


Psychotherapy provided to adults seeking support. In treatment,we can create/reach goals to cope successfully while decreasing symptoms of anxiety/depression. Both short-term and long-term assistance available.

United Healthcare + 9 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented

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Samuel Moglen

Samuel Moglen

Therapist

Virtual • Sacramento, CA


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and attuned to your nervous system. I integrate EMDR, somatic therapy, and nervous system-based approaches to help you process difficult experiences...”
United Healthcare + 9 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Patricia Lamas

Patricia Lamas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm and welcoming. I specialized in anxiety, depression, life transitions, relational issues, anger management, parenting, and stress management.”
United Healthcare + 10 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Dr. Gretchen Cooper

Dr. Gretchen Cooper

Therapist

Virtual • California


I work with individuals and families across the spectrum, as well as professionals navigating major life transitions. As a Psychology Professor and Senior Lecturer, I provide a high-level clinical space for those who feel "stuck" in their current narrative. Whether you are exploring your identity, navigating a career shift, or seeking LGBTQ+ affirming care, my ideal clients are those ready to build a life that feels authentic, sustainable, and truly yours.

United Healthcare + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

What type of therapy does United Healthcare cover?

United Healthcare 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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