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Top therapists in Berkeley, CA accepting new patients

Berkeley residents seeking mental health support can access 9,000 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.

Mary Entezar

Mary Entezar

Therapist

Virtual • California


Struggling with anxious thoughts or self-doubt? I work with young adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, trauma, and self-esteem challenges. Together, we’ll build coping skills and create a personalized plan for growth that feels empowering and achievable.

Feeling stuck or overwhelmed? You’re not alone. I help clients navigate anxiety, self-doubt, and life changes with curiosity and compassion. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected—to yourself and the life you want to create.

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Yolanda Patton

Yolanda Patton

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to move you from feeling isolated to feeling empowered with practical, solution-oriented tools tailored to your unique journey.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Mary Wade

Mary Wade

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm Mary, and I want you to know that whatever's bringing you here — anxiety that won't quiet down, a relationship that's fraying, grief you can't shake, or patterns you keep repeating despite your best efforts — you don't have to figure it out alone. I've worked with individuals, couples, families, and teens facing some of life's hardest chapters, and I genuinely believe that the right support at the right time changes everything.

I'm California-licensed and offer telehealth sessions statewide, which means flexible, private care from wherever you're most comfortable. I accept Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, and Carelon Behavioral Health, and I'm happy to help you understand your benefits before your first session.

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Chloie Sierra

Chloie Sierra

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, empowered, and supported in their healing journey.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Chartia Byrdsong-Flowers

Chartia Byrdsong-Flowers

Therapist

Virtual • California


Welcome, and thank you for considering me as a partner in your wellness journey! My therapeutic style is warm, gentle, and supportive, while also being direct and accountability focused. I believe meaningful change happens when compassion and honesty work together. In our time together, we will explore what’s getting in the way of your well-being and identify practical, sustainable ways to improve your daily functioning and overall quality of life.

With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, I bring a grounded, steady presence to the therapeutic space. I support clients through life transitions, emotional challenges, and periods of feeling stuck, always meeting you where you are while helping you move toward where you want to be. Therapy with me is collaborative, intentional, and centered on your goals, your values, and your lived experience. Together, we’ll work toward clarity, resilience, and growth at a pace that feels both supportive and empowering.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Margie Tyrone

Margie Tyrone

Therapist

Virtual • California


Margie Tyrone is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with over 20 years of experience providing compassionate and effective therapy to individuals, couples, and families. With a deep passion for helping people navigate life’s challenges, Margie specializes in transgender care, offering a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their gender identity and transition experiences.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Shannen Mosqueda

Shannen Mosqueda

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am Filipino-American mental health professional with a warm, culturally sensitive, and narrative-focused approach.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Francesca Mephors

Francesca Mephors

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I take the time to understand my patients' needs and concerns, and I will work with you to develop a treatment plan that is tailored to you as an individual.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Direct, Energetic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Andrea Slater

Andrea Slater

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With compassion and guidance, we can strengthen your abilities to find your own unique path to your authentic self.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dennis Cassan

Dennis Cassan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach centers on listening and providing an opportunity for you to express your concerns in a safe atmosphere where you can receive care and concern...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Valerie Murphy

Valerie Murphy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Valerie specializes in helping clients shift patterns that no longer serve them—including the deep-rooted belief of not feeling good enough—and works collaboratively to build a more compassionate, grounded sense of self.”
Anxiety, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Energetic, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Yetunde Falade

Dr. Yetunde Falade

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe that healing begins with being truly heard. I take time to listen to my clients' stories, experiences, and concerns without judgment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Alexandra Cao

Alexandra Cao

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Tustin, CA


“She has seven years of experience of psychiatric experience providing care to individuals across the lifespan.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lizbeth Benavides

Lizbeth Benavides

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that every person has the capacity for growth, healing, and resilience, regardless of where they are in their journey.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
John Peres

John Peres

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“I believe therapy should be both healing and practical—not simply a place to talk, but a place to gain insight, learn effective skills, and create lasting change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Syd Peterson

Syd Peterson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I see therapy as a partnership—one where your voice, values, and lived experience guide the process.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Miriam Castellon

Miriam Castellon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe healing happens in relationship, and I take seriously the trust you place in me by showing up.”
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • La Jolla, CA


“With over 7 years of Nurse Practitioner experience, she takes a holistic approach to medication management, carefully tailoring treatment to meet the individual needs of each client.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Veronica Daniel

Veronica Daniel

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a sensitive person myself, I understand firsthand the struggles that women who feel deeply encounter.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 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
Jessica Zavala

Jessica Zavala

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is warm, direct, and collaborative. I believe therapy should be a space where clients feel genuinely understood and supported while also being challenged to grow.”
Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Francisca Amaral

Francisca Amaral

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello, my name is Francisca, I have experience working with community mental health, with undeserved communities and individuals from all walks of life. I've gained a lot of experience helping clients heal from traumatic experiences, process grief, and facilitated their empowerment to take on the reins of their healing journey.

I am a proud Mexican American woman who believes that we all possess inherit gifts and capacity to heal and when identified and fostered this can be our catalyst for change. I am interested in learning each person's story and offering ongoing evolving support through the alliance that we will cultivate.

I am well versed in a myriad of modalities that are trauma informed as well as psychodynamic, somatic treatment frameworks. Overall, I am an ongoing student. Aside from my professional trainings, I have learned via my individual healing journey, and from the individuals I have helped. I am passionate about helping each individual realize their path to healing.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ruben Martinez

Ruben Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I blend compassion with directness, reflection with practical tools, and evidence-based care with respect for your strengths, pace, and goals.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Amy Cirincione O'Connor

Amy Cirincione O'Connor

Therapist

Virtual • California


Thank you for your interest in my counseling practice!

I provide individual counseling via telehealth for clients seeking support for anxiety, depression, grief and trauma symptoms. I believe that people are doing the best they can with the resources that they have, so my goal as a therapist is to help you develop self-awareness and coping skills so you can feel more resilient and secure in yourself.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Kara McCafferty

Kara McCafferty

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is most successful when a client feels: respected, free to express their experience without fear of judgement, supported, and appropriately challenged.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Perry Collonge

Perry Collonge

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Perry's style is genuine and understanding. He believes it is essential that everyone is treated with compassion and acceptance.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Akiko Takeda

Akiko Takeda

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello, and thank you for visiting my profile. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with nearly 20 years of experience supporting individuals across all stages of life—from young children to older adults.

I specialize in treating a wide range of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, and trauma-related issues. I also work with clients dealing with ADHD, panic disorder, hoarding disorder, body-focused repetitive behaviors, such as hair pulling and skin picking, and life transitions.

As a bilingual therapist (English/Japanese), I also bring deep cultural awareness to my work. I understand the complex dynamics that come with cross-cultural identity, immigration, and intergenerational communication, and I strive to create a healing space that honors your background and experiences.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Barri Aji

Barri Aji

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My background as both a parent and a former school professional gives me a deep understanding of the complexities of parenting, the transitions and struggles of adulthood, and the challenges of adolescence.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Eriyoma Ewharekuko

Eriyoma Ewharekuko

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a first-generation immigrant and I am passionate about family and cultures that we are actively creating.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 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, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Salomon Garcia

Salomon Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Personal growth and change begins with the client. With them as the experts I focus on what is meaningful to achieve a life worth living.”
Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Relationship issues, Trauma
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Christa Christine

Christa Christine

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in working alongside individuals and couples to help them uncover unconscious patterns and attachment wounds that may be getting in the way of them leading healthier, more fulfilling, and authentic lives.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Hee Seung Lee

Dr. Hee Seung Lee

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As an LMFT specializing in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I help you change your relationship with your negative thoughts and feelings.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Simin Ghasri

Simin Ghasri

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My work centers on helping you identify and gently untangle the root causes of emotional distress so real, lasting change becomes possible.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Theresa Rodriguez

Theresa Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach is marked by compassion and directness, creating a non-judgmental and supportive environment that embraces individuals as they are.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 19 insurance carriers
Jovon Riggins

Jovon Riggins

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, down-to-earth, and structured, and I focus on helping you build real tools you can use outside of session.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Travis Nelson

Travis Nelson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sacramento, CA


“I'm also a Veteran, and I have experience supporting individuals who carry the impact of trauma, responsibility, and long-term stress.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Deanna Padilla

Deanna Padilla

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is to help people better understand what they're feeling, thinking, and experiencing in their day-to-day life.”
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Stress management, Trauma
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Berkeley, CA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Berkeley, CA
There are over 78 therapists in Berkeley, CA accepting new patients.
78+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 97%Anxiety
  • 92%Depression
  • 90%Stress management
  • 87%Relationship issues
  • 85%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 92%Aetna
  • 49%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 49%Providence Health Plan
  • 44%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 37%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 96%English
  • 15%Spanish
  • 4%French
  • 3%Hindi
  • 3%Mandarin
How they see their clients
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  • 88%In-person or online
  • 12%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 69%Woman
  • 27%Man
  • 4%Non-binary
License types
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  • 58%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 18%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 13%Clinical Psychologist
  • 8%Nurse Practitioner
  • 4%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 31%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 26%Family therapy
  • 18%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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