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Top therapists in California accepting new patients

Headway brings mental health support to California residents with 8,374 empowering providers ready to help. With sessions available virtually or in-person and accepted by 70+ insurance plans, many clients save significantly on their mental health care.

Jennifer Beat

Jennifer Beat

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hailey Perez

Hailey Perez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that healing and growth are most effective when we work together in a collaborative partnership.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Stress management, Trauma
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dennis Wang

Dennis Wang

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic style is client-centered, collaborative, and practical—I primarily draw from CBT, DBT, and solution-focused interventions to help clients build insight, develop coping strategies, and create meaningful change.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sarina Sandoval

Sarina Sandoval

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to offer a steady, grounded, and completely pressure-free space where you don't have to censor your feelings, put on a brave face, or figure it all out on your own.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Robert Zazula

Robert Zazula

Therapist

Virtual • California


My orientation is cognitive behavioral therapy influenced by philosophy. The foundation of therapy is acceptance, unconditional positive regard and emotional support. The therapist partners with the client to clarify their thoughts to provide new skills and insights which increase the client coping skills and resiliency He educates and teaches about psychiatric disorders as depression and anxiety and the skills to overcome tthm.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
David Fairbanks

David Fairbanks

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Kindness, compassion, balanced with honesty. This journey is your personal journey, so my job is to provide the tools you need to succeed in life...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Men's issues
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lori Jerman

Lori Jerman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a warm and welcoming place for you to examine where you are, support your desires and provide paths around your challenges in moving forward.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kati Phong

Kati Phong

Therapist

Virtual • Upland, CA


I am so glad you're here! I am Kati and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and couples seeking support in navigating through life's challenging moments. Whether you are struggling to cope with depression, fight against anxiety, facing difficult life transitions, or hoping to improve your relationships, my goal is to serve as a bridge of support as you face your challenges.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Darren Blatt

Darren Blatt

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is relationship driven and person-centered, which means I don't try to fit you into the way I "do" therapy; rather, I meet each person...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Zae German

Dr. Zae German

Psychologist

Virtual • California


You don’t have to keep forcing yourself to fit into a world that wasn’t built for your brain. If you’ve spent your life feeling “too much,” “not enough,” or wondering why things seem harder than they do for everyone else, you’re not alone. As a neurodivergent Clinical Psychologist (PhD) with eight years of clinical experience and specialized training in ADHD and autism—including a postdoctoral residency at Kaiser Permanente focused on autism assessment—I bring both professional expertise and lived experience to my work. I provide neurodivergent-affirming therapy for adolescents and adults navigating ADHD, autism, burnout, trauma, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, imposter syndrome, life transitions, and identity-related concerns.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Alicia Layedra

Alicia Layedra

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a space where you feel seen, respected, and supported exactly as you are.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Amarlapudi

Lisa Amarlapudi

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I am a very easy-going person and take an open approach to therapy, meeting my patients where they are.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Javaneh Mohajer

Javaneh Mohajer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a space where you feel safe, understood, and free to explore your experiences without judgment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Cyndi Gallego Lcsw-S

Cyndi Gallego Lcsw-S

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a warm, culturally sensitive, and supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and comfortable being yourself.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samantha Tomarchio

Samantha Tomarchio

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Her approach to therapy work is both clinical and creative, is mindful, body-centric, and nervous system focused.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Ryneese Baldwin

Ryneese Baldwin

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm Ryneese Baldwin, a therapist with eight years of experience supporting individuals through life's most challenging moments. I work with clients navigating stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, and self-esteem concerns. My approach is grounded in compassion and a deep commitment to helping you discover your own strength and worth.

I specialize in supporting clients through life transitions, social anxiety, feelings of isolation, and the complex emotions that arise from guilt, shame, and abandonment. I'm also experienced in helping individuals work through communication challenges, forgiveness, and finding clarity around life purpose and direction. Additionally, I have experience supporting those navigating postpartum depression and impulse management.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ashley Coleman

Ashley Coleman

Psychologist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“Dr. Coleman blends empathy, humor, and compassionate exploration to facilitate clients' discovery of long-standing beliefs that are producing unpleasant feelings and maintaining undesirable behaviors.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Johannah Walton

Dr. Johannah Walton

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I strive to develop an authentic relationship with my clients, as that has been shown to be most important factor for achieving lasting change.”
Anxiety, End of life care, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kaylee Kryzer

Kaylee Kryzer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients have noted they can tell I genuinely enjoy connecting with them, and have emphasized feeling sessions are safe, non-intimidating, accepting, and steady.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Kristy Crownover

Kristy Crownover

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Our emotional awareness in ourselves and others gives us the information we need to communicate more effectively...”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sam Zia

Sam Zia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am an AASECT-trained Sex Therapist. I have an MA in Clinical Psychology, and am a PhD Candidate in Human Sexuality.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
W. Eric Griffith

W. Eric Griffith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic style is warm, client-centered, and trauma-informed. I work collaboratively with adolescents and adults, focusing on anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brooks Larsen

Brooks Larsen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With 50 years of clinical experience, I specialize in trauma recovery, including work with survivors of sexual assault and abuse, as well as grief, family crisis, and the moments when life stops making sense.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Adeline Ong

Adeline Ong

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“For over 20 years, I have sat across from people carrying weight that most will never understand: the weight of service, sacrifice, survival, and the quiet battles that follow you home.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Glory Finnegan

Dr. Glory Finnegan

Psychologist

Virtual • Glendale, CA


“I work with capable young adults who appear put-together on the outside but often feel exhausted, self-critical, or disconnected underneath.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Brooke Piasecki

Brooke Piasecki

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have experience working with people that are struggling with symptoms from trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, substance use, LGBTQA, communication, and relationship issues.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Cristine Vita

Cristine Vita

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm warm, collaborative, and not a "blank-slate therapist." I bring my whole authentic self in the hopes that you will too.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sally Greig

Sally Greig

Therapist

Virtual • Beverly Hills, CA


“My desires are that my clients leave each session feeling inspired, hopeful, understood, their feelings matter, with the belief that one can persevere and overcome periods of turbulence and challenges life brings.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Frances Nedjat-Haiem

Frances Nedjat-Haiem

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative and client-centered, to help you face challenges, integrate awareness, and develop ways of coping through demonstrated strategies that create meaningful change.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Diabetes, End of life care
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Kerry Deeney

Kerry Deeney

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm warm, real, and collaborative. You can expect open, judgment-free conversations that leave you feeling supported—and challenged in the best way—to grow and make changes that last.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Anna Rossi

Anna Rossi

Therapist

Virtual • California


Helping people find joy and meaning in their lives is my biggest passion in my work. However, life has its difficulties, including painful experiences, and when you need help solving what is in the way of getting from one day to the next or pursuing dreams, I want to help you figure out what is happening and help you develop tools to empower you to manage what seemed impossible and to create the life you desire.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Alex Melkumian

Alex Melkumian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use an empathic and empowering approach, blending insights from sports psychology, traditional therapy, and financial wellness practices.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Melissa Christensen

Melissa Christensen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring authenticity, partnership, and compassion to sessions, holding space for the parts of you that feel unseen.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Gary Savill

Dr. Gary Savill

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I use an integrated approach including cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic effective evidenced based techniques, including motivational enhancement, interpersonal effectiveness skills, anger management, conflict resolution, mindfulness, and the...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Hawanya Lima

Hawanya Lima

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in meeting clients where they are and creating a safe, respectful space where they feel heard, validated, supported and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amanda Prince

Amanda Prince

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Westlake Village, CA


I'm a therapist offering in-person sessions in the Westlake Village area of Southern California, and telehealth to folks throughout California. I decided to become a therapist after many years of working in corporate America, and I have a Master's in Clinical Psychology and an LMFT license.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Peggy Zherdev

Peggy Zherdev

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I work with women, men, parents, teens, and kids to help them with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief/loss, behavioral challenges, understanding/accepting neurodivergence, parenting, relationship problems, and life changes.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Noelle Vitor

Noelle Vitor

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am an LCSW and Alcohol and Drug Counselor with 13+ years of experience working with a variety of populations, including the United States Armed Forces. I provide a safe, supportive space for adults to explore what is really going on in their lives. Together, we address professional burnout, relationship strain, boundary challenges, potential substance misuse, anxiety, depression, and spiritual exhaustion in order to make meaningful change in your life!

Anger management, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jose Guevara

Jose Guevara

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“I have a client-centered approach and provide a safe space to process life experiences impacting the client.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sasha Levine

Sasha Levine

Therapist

Virtual • Greenbrae, CA


“Sasha's approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. She strives to create a space where clients feel both supported and empowered — supported in the places where they are hurting, and empowered to recognize their own strength, choices, and...”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our therapists serving California

Number of therapists serving California
There are over 8,404 therapists in California accepting new patients.
8,404+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 93%Depression
  • 88%Stress management
  • 82%Relationship issues
  • 79%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 78%Cigna
  • 76%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 69%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 66%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 16%Spanish
  • 2%Farsi
  • 1%Mandarin
  • 1%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 91%Online only
  • 9%In-person or online
  • 1%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 20%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 47%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 31%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 8%Nurse Practitioner
  • 7%Clinical Psychologist
  • 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 38%Family therapy
  • 23%Couples therapy
  • 15%Child or adolescent therapy

Frequently asked questions

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Find the right therapist for you

Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in California

Searching for therapists in California means choosing from a wide and varied mental health care landscape. Available therapists and areas of focus can differ across urban, suburban, and rural parts of the state, so it helps to start with what you want support for. You might look for a therapist with experience in anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, or major life changes. From there, review each therapist’s listed specialties, therapy style, and background to see whether their training matches what you want from care.

Location and format also shape your search. In Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and other parts of California, you may find therapists who offer in-person sessions, virtual sessions, or both. Some people prefer meeting in an office, while others choose virtual appointments for schedule fit or access outside their immediate area. As you compare therapists, look at appointment availability, whether they offer a free phone consultation, and how they describe their approach. A therapist’s bio can help you understand what sessions may be like before you book.

The cost of therapy in California varies, and using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to lower session costs. Headway helps you find California therapists who are accepting new patients, match your preferences, and may take your insurance. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, and you can enter your plan details to see your estimated out-of-pocket cost before booking. From there, you can browse therapists, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

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