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Top Cigna-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Ventura, CA

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Catherine Von Ritter

Catherine Von Ritter

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My work is rooted in a deep respect for each person's lived experience and the belief that meaningful change grows from a supportive, attuned therapeutic relationship.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Ellen Urtecho

Ellen Urtecho

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have supported individuals struggling with dual diagnosis—mental health and/or substance use primarily in Residential Treatment settings.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm

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Patricia Moriarty

Patricia Moriarty

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is practical and collaborative — I focus on what's actually going to help you move forward, not just talking about problems in circles.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am someone who has decided to use my natural skill at connecting with people from different walks of life to foster self-awareness and progress in my clients.”
Cigna + 8 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tene Rodgers

Tene Rodgers

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


I'm Tene Rodgers, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience in mental health and social services. I made the decision to become fully licensed five years ago because I wanted to go deeper in the work I've always cared about, and I haven't looked back since. I'm a Black woman, and that lived perspective shapes how I show up in the room. I offer culturally affirming care to adults, teens, and families, with a particular focus on trauma, grief, women's issues, relationship dynamics, and substance use.

Cigna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tondria Hall

Tondria Hall

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about creating a safe, compassionate space where clients can process, heal, and grow.”
Cigna + 7 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Crystal Nielsen

Crystal Nielsen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a compassionate, trauma-informed therapist who creates a safe, supportive space for clients to feel heard and understood.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Natalie Demus

Natalie Demus

Therapist

Virtual • California


If you have been carrying stress, anxiety, or the weight of life's challenges for a long time, you may have wondered whether things can actually change. I believe they can.

I am a licensed clinical social worker in California with over 30 years of clinical experience working with adults, families, and communities. I am bilingual in English and Spanish, and I welcome clients from all cultural backgrounds. My work spans a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, trauma, and substance use recovery.

Cigna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yesenia Benitez

Yesenia Benitez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is nurturing, compassionate, and strength based. I believe every person has inner strengths and resilence that can support healing and growth.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Mia Berman

Mia Berman

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m Mia, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California specializing in anxiety, depression, and life transitions. I help adults who feel overwhelmed or stuck build coping skills and gain clarity.

Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression, Physical health issues, Stress management, Women's issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Cecelia Lipscomb-Hammond

Cecelia Lipscomb-Hammond

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where patients feel heard, supported, and actively involved in their care.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Max Friedman

Max Friedman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“People who've worked with me describe a calming presence — a sense of safety to go to the harder places.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Gelza Salazar

Dr. Gelza Salazar

Therapist

Virtual • Upland, CA


“I believe therapy should be a collaborative process where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to reach their goals.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Rachael Slap

Rachael Slap

Therapist

Virtual • California


Do you feel like something is wrong with you? Do you wish it would all just stop and go away? Is your child acting out and you don't know why or what to do? If you have had any of these thoughts, then you're in the right place! My practice is based around what happened to us, not what is wrong with us. I am here to support & guide you in processing thoughts and feelings, reflect on experiences, learn new coping skills, and figure out next steps. I will listen, teach, brainstorm, guide and help you build tools to meet your goals.

Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Norma Bravo

Norma Bravo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“You can expect a respectful, and nonjudgmental environment where we will work collaboratively to support your goals.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nene Umunnakwe

Nene Umunnakwe

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I find fulfillment in offering guidance to help people gain clarity in lives. My expertise lies in addressing ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, & schizophrenia.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Christina Zapata

Christina Zapata

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sebastopol, CA


Hola, Soy Christina Zapata, mi pronombre es ella. Hello, I'm Christina Zapata, my pronouns are she and her. I am bilingual (English/Spanish), bi-and pan cultural. My professional training is in clinical social work. I started out in depth-oriented psychotherapy in 2012, moved to family work with foster and adoptive families in the middle part of my career and have returned to psychodynamic, systems-oriented psychotherapy with individuals and families since 2017. I have experience working with Transgender individuals, those in current or former relationships where intimate partner violence is present, foster and adopted youth, and Spanish speaking political and economic refugees and immigrants. I am trained in EMDR. I have undertaken a three year grief training to help people stay connected to, sit with and move through pain. More recently, I am adding to my practice work around supporting individuals who are experiencing stress and confusion in their workplace.

Cigna + 6 others
Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tasha Dudley

Tasha Dudley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I tailor my approach to fit your unique needs and together, we'll work toward practical strategies, self-discovery, and long-term resilience.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Benjamin Murphy

Benjamin Murphy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My own healing journey through therapy, recovery, and personal growth shaped my belief that change is possible when we learn how to understand ourselves with honesty and compassion.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Identity issues
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm

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Vadim Sarkisyan

Vadim Sarkisyan

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to empower you to take an active role in your mental health, build resilience, and develop tools that promote long-term emotional wellness.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Laleh Aflatooni

Laleh Aflatooni

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients explore experiences, develop insights, and work towards positive change.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Teresa Haro

Teresa Haro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I approach therapy from a client-centered approach focusing on compassion, genuineness, empathy; helping client's connect with the meaning of their thoughts, feelings, and actions.”
Cigna + 8 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Angelica Manrique

Angelica Manrique

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to foster a nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to explore their experiences openly while working toward meaningful personal growth and healing.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Brittany McLaren

Brittany McLaren

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work diligently to create an open and compassionate environment where clients feel genuinely heard and supported.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Danika Mills

Danika Mills

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I like to keep things approachable and collaborative... find strategies that actually fit your life.”
Cigna + 8 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, PTSD, Sleep disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hilario Martinez

Hilario Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I create an environment free of judgment, a safe place, and I find it to be extremely important to connect with my clients.”
Cigna + 5 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeannuel Williams

Jeannuel Williams

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring that same grounded, steady presence into the therapy room — a space where you don't have to hold it all together.”
Cigna + 6 others
Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Dr. Agnes Opara

Dr. Agnes Opara

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. I take time to understand your symptoms, medical history, past treatments, and daily stressors to develop a clear and practical treatment plan.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Jeaneen Johnson

Jeaneen Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I focus on building a trusting, down-to-earth relationship where you feel safe, respected, and encouraged to speak up for what you need.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Funmi Igbinigie

Funmi Igbinigie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I understand that mental health struggles can often feel isolated, and I aim to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel comfortable sharing and exploring your concerns.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Abbie Porter

Abbie Porter

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take an individualistic, collaborative approach to treatment. I will work with each individual to identify their goals for coming to treatment and base my strategy off of that.”
Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Ashley Gutierrez

Ashley Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a board certified psychotherapist, I believe therapy should feel safe, collaborative, and empowering to individuals of all ages. I have 8 years of experience in the field in working with children, adolescents, and adults navigating through depression, anxiety, and everyday life stressors. I am passionate about supporting individuals through my multi-modal therapeutic approach which integrates CBT and solution-focused, reality-based strategies to support emotional regulation, self-awareness, and meaningful change.

Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susan Word

Susan Word

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • South San Francisco, CA


“Although I have 3 years as an NP I have over 40 years in almost all areas of Psychiatric Nursing most often in Bipolar, ADHD, trauma, crisis resolution and PTSD.”
Cigna + 2 others
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Emma Ocampo

Emma Ocampo

Therapist

Virtual • Alhambra, CA


“My practice is grounded in compassion and strengths-based principles, and I firmly believe in client voice and choice.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

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Fernando Macias

Fernando Macias

Therapist

Virtual • California


Greetings, my name is Fernando Macias, LMFT. I welcome you to take the opportunity to heal and find helpful solutions to your day to day issues, and to the most complex of situations. Life is not easy, however it can be a very exciting ride.



Cigna + 5 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Thomas Moore

Thomas Moore

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m Thomas Moore, LPCC, a licensed professional clinical counselor providing therapy for individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, identity development, and complex relational patterns. Many of the people I work with feel stuck in repeating cycles such as overthinking, people pleasing, emotional shutdown, intense reactions, or difficulty maintaining stable relationships even when they logically understand what they should do. My goal is to help you translate insight into real change.

My approach is structured and compassionate. I integrate evidence based methods including cognitive restructuring, emotional regulation training, interpersonal effectiveness skills, and trauma informed therapy. Sessions focus on understanding why your brain reacts the way it does and building practical tools you can actually use outside the therapy room. This is not only about talking through problems but learning how to respond differently when they show up in real life.

I work well with clients who want more than passive support and are ready to build skills, increase self awareness, and interrupt patterns that no longer serve them.

What clients should know before starting

Therapy with me is collaborative and active and you will learn strategies rather than only venting. We will work on understanding both the emotional and neurological side of your reactions. Sessions focus on present day functioning while also addressing past experiences that still affect you. I may gently challenge patterns when it supports growth while maintaining a supportive and respectful space. Progress often comes from small repeated changes rather than sudden breakthroughs.

If you are looking for therapy that combines validation with practical change, we will likely work well together.

Cigna + 3 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Danielle Cohen

Danielle Cohen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I aim to help you cultivate self‐love, recognize your inner strengths, and understand the beliefs and behaviors that shape your life.”
Cigna + 7 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Kari Sacks

Kari Sacks

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My compassionate cognitive behavioural approach to therapy gives you plenty of empathic space to be heard, to gain insight into the purpose and path of your life and find your inner light again.”
Cigna + 9 others
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Chloe Jacobs

Chloe Jacobs

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Using a strengths-based approach, I provide tailored support and strategies to navigate complex challenges and foster resilience.”
Cigna + 4 others
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Emin Issaghoulian

Emin Issaghoulian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe my greatest strength is in the connections I build with my clients, making you feel heard, seen and empowered.”
Cigna + 6 others
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

What type of therapy does Cigna cover?

Cigna 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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Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with Cigna — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.

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