United Healthcare Optum Medicare Therapists in California

Finding a therapist through UnitedHealthcare/Optum Medicare can provide accessible and cost-effective mental health care tailored to your needs. With 2 verified therapists in California who accept UnitedHealthcare/Optum Medicare, you can choose from therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive counseling, and mindfulness-based therapy to help address concerns like anxiety, depression, or coping with health changes. Each Grow Therapy-verified therapist listed below is currently accepting new clients and has availability in the coming weeks, ensuring timely, compassionate care covered by your UnitedHealthcare/Optum Medicare plan.

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Availability updated: 7/6/2025

Kenneth Saldua

Kenneth Saldua, PMHNP - California Psychiatric NP at Grow Therapy
PMHNP
12 years of experience
Virtual
Hello, I am Kenneth. I am a board-certified PMHNP, a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I specialize in ADHD, depression, anxiety, trauma, and psychosis. I have extensive experience and educational background in mental health services. Mental health affects so close to home and I know firsthand the struggles and emotional rollercoaster mental health issues can bring. I believe that the relationship between the clinician and client needs to have a strong foundation of trust. I believe that having a humanitarian approach along with evidence-based practice improves outcomes. I aim to provide safe, comprehensive, and goal-oriented clinical care. I also worked as a family nurse practitioner in both the primary care and hospice settings. I am also a Marine Corps veteran. So I understand the complexity of life and the stressors that it brings. Together, we can develop a treatment plan allowing a more meaningful, fruitful life. I am happy to work with you. Feel free to message me or book an appointment so we can get started. Thank you so much.
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Maryam Lateef

Maryam Lateef, PMHNP - California Psychiatric NP at Grow Therapy
PMHNP
15 years of experience
Virtual
Hi there, Are you struggling with depression, grief, trauma, anxiety, not able to focus or concentrate when you need to? Are you considering psychiatric medication management as part of your treatment? Then welcome to my practice. I specialize in treating these conditions, using a holistic, integrated approach. Each individual is a unique, multidimensional being with expressions of mind, body and spirit. The continuum of health, is maintained through a delicate balance of these divisions within the human energy field. As a board certified holistic and energy medicine practitioner as well as a traditional Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I incorporate healing modalities, such as Mindfulness, meditation, Color Therapy and EFT to restore the energetic balance of my clients thereby facilitate healing and wellbeing.
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Frequently asked questions

Why filter by California rather than a city like LA?

When looking for online care, you can see anyone that is credentialed in the state. We want you to find the best fit, therefore, Grow Therapy shows available providers across California from San Francisco to San Diego! If you’d rather see someone in-person, you can change the filter from virtual and find a provider near you in California.

Will my provider take UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare?

Yes! If you use UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare you’ll be asked to verify your Member ID at the time you book the appointment. However, if you don’t have UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare you can select cash. Our providers will have their cost of appointment on their profile. Individual session costs will vary.

How does the Specialty Filter work? Can I find a provider that focuses on Sexual Abuse?

The specialty filter is optional. You don’t need to check any boxes to see a provider. However, fit is very important when selecting an online provider. If you have knowledge or experience to recognize what specialties you may need. For example, your selected specialty, Sexual Abuse, is filtering providers in California that work with patients with similar concerns.

Why use Gender, Age, and Identities filters?

Finding a provider with a similar life experience can be beneficial because it can be easier to establish rapport and potentially be understood quicker and clearer.

What to expect during your first session?

Your first therapy session is for you and your therapist to meet each other and to ask any questions that you have about the counseling process. This is where you can expect your therapist to do the same as they will ask questions to gain insight into your specific situation. In this first session the therapist is doing their part to gather as much information so they can better assess if they are able to meet your therapeutic needs.

Depending upon your provider's specialty, you may also discuss the methods the therapist will use. For additional information on therapy methods, please visit the Grow Therapy Help Center. Some people feel nervous before their first appointment, and that is totally normal! Coming prepared with a list of questions for your therapist may help. Remember, you're taking a brave step by seeking therapy, and it is okay to be nervous as you try something new.