Find a therapist in Berkeley, CA — covered by insurance


Top therapists in Berkeley, CA accepting new patients
Berkeley residents seeking mental health support can access 8,377 providers through Headway, with availability across neighborhoods like Downtown, North Berkeley, and the Berkeley Hills. Sessions are conducted in-person or virtually, covered by major insurance plans, and many patients pay as little as $0 per session with coverage.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (NY & CA) with an MSW from NYU and a BA in Communications from Northwestern. With 14 years as a professional actor and teaching artist, I incorporate creativity into my eclectic therapeutic approach, which includes CBT, mindfulness, expressive arts, and psychodynamics. I specialize in supporting clients with anxiety, depression, identity exploration, relational challenges, and personal growth.
I have had over ten years of training in a variety of somatic therapy approaches. I received my BA in Anthropology at the University of Georgia, and a MA in Counseling Psychotherapy from California Institute of Integral Studies. I've published and presented internationally on themes of embodiment, culture, ancestral memory, and gender. My research on embodiment and culture was published in in the volume Moveable Gardens: Itineraries and Sanctuaries of Remembrance in 2021.
For the past 20 years, I've worked across private practices, youth development centers, schools, and mental health clinics. My passion is to work with adults navigating major life transitions. Whether you are a college student or approaching retirement, my hope is to walk alongside you during this time of change and uncertainty; to help create the conditions for you to reconnect with your authentic self and remember what lights you up. We can explore ways to recognize and acknowledge your anxiety that moves beyond words. Incorporating expressive arts, guided imagery, and embodied exercises to help you strengthen your awareness with your emotions and rewrite old narratives.
Anxiety and perfectionism have turned your mind into a battleground. Your inner critic nitpicks every interaction, leaving you exhausted by thoughts of “Damnit, why can’t I just be better!” Painful memories get louder, no matter how hard you try to ignore them. Daily invalidations of your Latina, queer, or immigrant identity sting, and you feel isolated as you keep your suffering to yourself. You’ve tried everything: doom scrolling, drinking, and self-help books, but nothing has worked. You're left feeling hopeless and weighed down.
Hi, I'm Mark.
I work with adolescents, teens, young adults, and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, anger, and relationships.
If you feel overwhelmed by emotions, we can face these challenges together with a good plan and the right tools. I have a lot of experience working with neurodiversity, anxiety, and self-harm.
Therapy can expand and strengthen your network of support, especially during difficult times. Reach out today--I'd love to answer any questions and share more.
I’m a licensed therapist trained in somatic psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies. I work with individuals, couples, and men, supporting clients with anxiety (including social anxiety), depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, trauma, and life transitions. I also help people navigating loneliness, work-related stress, and cultural or identity-related experiences, including multiracial relationships. My goal is to help people better understand themselves, their patterns, and how they relate to others. I tend to be warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative, while also being direct when it’s helpful.
I have a deep commitment to seeing people flourish in relationship to themselves, and to others. For many of us, we have some sense of what makes relationships great and what makes them terrible. Knowing and experiencing what makes great relationships stronger, and what turns terrible relationships around, is where I can work alongside you. As someone who has been stepped in Attachment science, I love allowing for people to make more coherent sense of their internal world, to build or restore bonds with others.
I have worked in the mental health field since 2018 first graduating from Cal State Hayward with a Bachelors in Psychology and then going on to get my Masters in Counseling from John F. Kennedy University. I became Licensed as a Psychotherapist in 2022. I work with adults and teens through a relational lens by taking the time to build the therapeutic relationship while gaining an understanding of my clients needs through warmth, care, and of course humor at times.
My name is Andrea Rubenstein. I am a Licensed Psychologist. I am honored to support people in improving their well-being. I have experience working with people from diverse backgrounds and a large range of symptomatology.
I’m a licensed therapist in San Francisco with over 15 years in private practice. I specialize in Eating disorders, body image and trauma and work primarily with adults who are exhausted by the cycle of restriction, compulsive eating, shame and self criticism and are ready for something to genuinely shift. My training includes, IFS, Somatic therapy, EMDR, CBT and Expressive Arts therapy, which means we will not only engage in supportive talk therapy, but also have real tools to work with. My clients often express that not only do they heal and find peace with food, disordered eating and body image, but they also become more able to feel and tolerate emotions and regulate moods, while building trust in their bodies and discover true hungers, desires and enhance creativity and vitality. This can lead to more ease and comfort in your own skin, with the potential of more meaningful work and healthy relationships.
Welcome, I'm Jenn. I am glad you are here. Slowing down and considering your own support can be difficult for many of the folks I work with, and you’ve taken the first step.
My clients tend to be smart, quirky, thoughtful, community-minded professionals. They are also often perfectionists who expect a lot from themselves. Anxiety, depression, dissatisfaction in work and relationships, and burnout can arise when you relate to yourself critically or chronically minimize your own needs.
A licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I offer depth-oriented and practical therapy to help you feel delight in life again. I welcome your present challenges, lifetime of experiences, and unique inner world and offer a space where even the most confusing and distressing subjects are met with warmth and intelligence. I model and support you in relating to yourself with clear eyes and compassion. When you are this way with yourself, you better connect with your own wisdom and make more confident and kind choices in your relationships and career.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Berkeley, CA



- 97%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 91%Stress management
- 89%Relationship issues
- 83%Trauma

- 95%Aetna
- 51%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 51%Providence Health Plan
- 42%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 38%Curative

- 97%English
- 17%Spanish
- 5%French
- 5%Russian
- 3%Hindi

- 92%In-person or online
- 8%In-person only

- 71%Woman
- 25%Man
- 5%Non-binary

- 60%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 18%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 9%Clinical Psychologist
- 8%Nurse Practitioner
- 5%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

- 98%Individual therapy
- 29%Child or adolescent therapy
- 28%Family therapy
- 14%Couples therapy
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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 Berkeley
Searching for therapists in Berkeley starts with knowing what kind of support you want and which therapist experience fits your needs. Berkeley therapists may work with concerns like anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, work stress, and life transitions. As you compare options, look for a therapist whose listed specialties, therapy style, and training match what you want to address. Provider bios can also show whether a therapist uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, psychodynamic therapy, or trauma-informed care.
In a smaller city like Berkeley, local office availability may vary by neighborhood, schedule, and specialty. Virtual therapy can expand your options while still letting you work with a therapist licensed in California. Some people prefer therapy in person near them, especially if an office is close to Downtown Berkeley, North Berkeley, or the Berkeley Hills. Others may choose virtual sessions for scheduling flexibility. Before booking, review each therapist’s profile for appointment times, whether they are accepting new patients, consultation options, and how they describe their communication style.
Therapy in Berkeley can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and make ongoing care easier to plan. Headway helps you find therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, review estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book, and compare profiles in one place. You can browse Berkeley therapists, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.
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