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Top United Healthcare-covered therapists and psychiatrists in Oakland, CA

Dr. Adam Vogel

Dr. Adam Vogel

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“As a licensed psychologist specializing in neurodivergent-affirming care, I provide specialized online therapy for adults with ADHD, anxiety, and depression.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Affirming, Direct, Energetic

Accepts United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Sandy Abdelkedous, MD

Dr. Sandy Abdelkedous, MD

Psychiatrist

Virtual • California


“My role is not to "fix" you, because you are not broken. I aim to walk beside you, creating a safe, empowering, space.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California,

Clarillette Heredia

Clarillette Heredia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I tailor my therapeutic style to your needs; ensuring you are in the best receptive mind frame, to inspire change, adopt and reinforce positive behaviors.”

Anxiety, Family Issues, Relationship Issues

Direct, Humorous, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Scott Harris

Dr. Scott Harris

Psychologist

Virtual • California


I am very glad you reached out for help. I am a licensed psychologist practicing effective, solution focused cognitive behavior therapy. I believe in helping the client relief immediate suffering thru well experienced and trialed techniques. I have particular experience helping First Responders overcome trauma related symptoms.

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD,

Challenging, Energetic, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California,

Hannah Lee

Hannah Lee

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take an approach that is strength-based, trauma-informed, justice-oriented, and person-centered while focusing on skills building ( positive self-talk, boundaries, and assertive communication), coaching, psychoeducation (holistic healing and...”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberly Thornton

Kimberly Thornton

Therapist

Virtual • California


“She is dedicated to providing a safe, non-judgmental, compassionate, and supportive environment where clients can achieve their goals...”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California,

Noorsaba Bahramzi

Noorsaba Bahramzi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help you better understand your mental health, feel empowered in your treatment, and build the tools needed to thrive both now and in the future.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Holistic, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California,

Jo Petersen

Jo Petersen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I've been practicing for 5 years with extensive experience working with adolescents and adults struggling with anxiety and depression.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna,

Sandra Hart

Sandra Hart

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work relationally, which means therapy is a conversation of listening, asking questions, building shared understanding, and taking on new perspectives.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ken McNeill

Ken McNeill

Therapist

Virtual • Woodland, CA


“That's why I specialize in treatment based on the powerful science of deep learning to rapidly uncover and resolve the root causes of the inevitable emotional problems and patterns that appear in our lives.”

Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Grief or loss,

Challenging, Direct, Empowering

Accepts United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California,

Noelia Castellanos

Noelia Castellanos

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal as a therapist is to provide a safe nonjudgmental space, in order to help you reach your goals in therapy.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Maternal Mental Health,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Paula Gingles

Paula Gingles

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe in meeting each client where they are, creating a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore their mental health needs.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California,

Abigail Gonzalez

Abigail Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring a holistic approach, offering clients unique pathways to emotional and physical wellness. With a background rooted in both traditional therapy and alternative healing, I empower my clients to explore deep, transformative growth.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California,

Crystal Pereira

Crystal Pereira

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Building a strong, authentic connection is the foundation of my work. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients reframe unhelpful thought patterns and develop healthier coping skills.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Empowering, Energetic, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California,

Dr. Margaret Evanow

Dr. Margaret Evanow

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have been guiding clients to resolve traumatic life events, increase self-confidence, making positive emotional progress.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders,

Challenging, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Kenya Hicklen

Kenya Hicklen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I attempt to meet you where you are currently and then assist you in clarifying and ultimately making progress towards goals that will get you what you want the most.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, PTSD,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Shield of California, Aetna,

Jacqueline Manley

Jacqueline Manley

Therapist

Virtual • Fort Worth, CA


“I desire to empower individuals to be and live their best selves, decrease anxiety, depression, trauma, and anger.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Shield of California, Aetna,

Cristina Chinchilla

Cristina Chinchilla

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is direct and solution-oriented, focusing on breaking toxic patterns and regulating the nervous system.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Shield of California, Aetna,

Amy Volweider

Amy Volweider

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a warm, spirited, and patient therapist whose goal is to enable people to find more balance and joy in their lives.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Shield of California, Aetna,

Pedro Morante

Pedro Morante

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I aim to provide a supportive and empowering therapeutic experience where you feel heard, understood, and equipped with the necessary tools to overcome challenges and achieve your goals.”
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California,

Samantha Mc Gill

Samantha Mc Gill

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

507 Natoma Street, Folsom, CA

“When working with children and adolescence I utilize several different modalities to find what works best for each individual.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues,

Direct, Humorous, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jonathan Centeno

Jonathan Centeno

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello! My name is Jonathan Centeno, and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of California. Over the last 6 years of my career I have dedicated my life to the beautiful healing art of psychotherapy working and learning alongside many amazing clinicians. My journey has brought me to work with children, adolescents, young adults/adults, couples, and families.

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California,

Maureen McGlynn

Maureen McGlynn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

192 Park Avenue, Long Beach, CA

“I specialize in working with professionals who are burned out, questioning their path, or feeling alone in leadership.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna,

Dain Dorsey

Dain Dorsey

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I will look to understand context and history, deconstruct obstacles or pain points, and emphasize more useful tools, strategies, and attitudes.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship Issues,

Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lani Espinas

Lani Espinas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I will hold you accountable, challenge you, and give you homework since I don't believe 45 mins a week is sufficient to rectify lifelong patterns.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California,

Kyle Kasner

Kyle Kasner

Therapist

Virtual • Collegedale, CA


“I believe it is important to find balance in your life and it starts with improving self-esteem and good self-care.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Blue Shield of California, Aetna,

Kelly Haus

Kelly Haus

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to be able to give back the skills, courage and self-love I have learned to make life not seem so difficult and unmanageable.”

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief or loss,

Empowering, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California,

Alexandra Spigelman

Alexandra Spigelman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapist is warm, engaging and supportive. I use traditional talk therapy along with other theories such as attachment, psychodynamic and a client centered approach.”

Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD,

Direct, Empowering, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrew Finley

Andrew Finley

Therapist

Virtual • Pacific Grove, CA


“I emphasize the quest for purpose with my clients and make a commitment to each and every one to assist them in that journey.”

Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression,

Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna,

Luis Arcos

Luis Arcos

Therapist

Virtual • California


With 15 years of experience supporting children, families, couples, and adults, I bring a bilingual and bicultural perspective shaped by my roots in Mexico and a deep appreciation for diverse experiences. My focus is on helping people find relief from anxiety, depression, and PTSD, and on guiding them to build stronger, healthier relationships. My approach is compassionate and understanding, and I’m here to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered on your journey.

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Makenzie Gilliam

Makenzie Gilliam

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Through empathy and honesty, I strive to make each session a safe space where my clients have the opportunity to feel heard and to cultivate hope.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Direct, Holistic, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California,

Kristen Mehn

Kristen Mehn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person

4609 Russell Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

“I am a strengths based therapist first and foremost. I believe that all of us have resources and abilities that get covered up and lost in the stress of daily life.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Depression,

Affirming, Creative, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna,

Jennifer Weissman

Jennifer Weissman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to provide clients with the unconditional positive regard we all deserve, as well as real tools (coping skills) for them to apply in the world...”

Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD,

Affirming, Holistic, Humorous

Accepts United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ruben Gonzalez

Ruben Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“In session, patients will learn to use their strengths and gain the knowledge and skills to identify and modify the negative beliefs they hold about themselves and learn to thrive rather than survive.”

Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship Issues,

Creative, Empowering, Holistic

Accepts United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California,

Caroline Gilchrist

Caroline Gilchrist

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away

3021 Citrus Circle, Walnut Creek, CA

I am a LMFT who regularly supports adults and teens. I specialize in relationship issues, anxiety, depression, identity, self-esteem, stress management, and life transitions.

I earned my M.S. in Psychology at Cal Poly SLO and earned my B.A. in Psychology at UCSB. I have worked in a variety of settings including private practice, community mental health, and school-based programs. I am dedicated to learning about and utilizing the latest research and interventions to best support her clients.

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Relationship Issues,

Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lori Calico

Lori Calico

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have walked the walk and personally tried every modality I offer my clients to heal from the life threatening trauma I had at birth...”

Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melanie Justice

Melanie Justice

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I promise to provide you with a safe space to express yourself as well as plenty of evidence-based techniques.”

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues,

Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented

Accepts United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna,

Lena Allos

Lena Allos

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • La Jolla, CA


Lena is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). She has experience treating children, adolescents, and adults with psychiatric disorders including Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Bipolar, Schizophrenia, OCD, PTSD, Sleeping Disorders, and Substance Abuse. She is a passionate advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and specializes in LGBTQ+ mental health care. She also specializes in IV therapy including Ketamine infusions, vitamins, and NAD+ infusions.

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Direct, Open-minded, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross California, Aetna,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Powers

Michelle Powers

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm an experienced therapist with 15+ years of working with civilian, military/veteran and LGBTQIA clientele.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Depression, Family Issues,

Affirming, Empowering, Warm

Accepts United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California,


Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Zohaib Abbasi

Dr. Zohaib Abbasi

Psychiatrist

Virtual • California


“For patients who have already been in treatment before and know what works for them, I let them take the lead while I assume a supportive role.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger Management, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder,

Energetic, Inquisitive, Open-minded

Accepts United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross California, Blue Shield of California,

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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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