Find a therapist in Chico, CA — covered by insurance
Top therapists in Chico, CA accepting new patients
Find mental health support in Chico across neighborhoods like Downtown, Northgate, and South Campus. Headway connects you with 8,960 licensed providers offering flexible in-person and virtual sessions. Most clients save 75% on therapy through insurance coverage, with many paying as low as $0 per session.
Congratulations for taking the hardest step in therapy, reaching out for help. Past traumas, grief, chronic pain and illness, failed relationships, poor self-esteem, or mental illnesses impacts each of us at difference times in our lives. These moments can make us questions ourselves, traps us into feeling hopeless, with no motivation or energy to believe in a better tomorrow. I will not promise that therapy will be easy or that I have a magic cure so you will no longer have Tragedy, illness or loss. I can promise to provide a safe space, using best practices to move forward. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience.
Hi, I’m Silvia Valdez, a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional dedicated to supporting women through the life-changing transition into motherhood. Whether you’re navigating the challenges of trying to conceive, adjusting to life as a new mother, or balancing relationships and career, I’m here to provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to help you process your feelings and find your footing in this new role.
My work centers on helping clients navigate difficult transitions, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with their capacity for growth and healing. As a social worker with five years of experience, I believe every person deserves to feel heard, supported, and empowered. I’m passionate about creating a space where clients can show up as they are and feel met with compassion, curiosity, and care.
In 2019, I walked the 500 miles of the Camino de Santiago. What I learned during that journey informs my clinical work. I think of life as a journey that is walked one step at a time. Along that road there will be challenges. Our job is to face them in ways that tap into our strengths and allow us to grow. Helping you find the path forward is my commitment to my clients. Over the course of my career, I have had the opportunity to witness profound growth in my clients, students and colleagues. Resilience humbles me. We are stronger than we realize.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 40 years experience in private practice and various non profit organizations. I've worked with children, adolescents, adults and families, in schools and community agencies as a therapist, social worker, clinical director, supervisor, executive director and university instructor.
About our therapists serving Chico, CA
- 98%Anxiety
- 92%Depression
- 88%Stress management
- 82%Relationship issues
- 79%Trauma
- 98%Aetna
- 79%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 77%Cigna
- 75%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 66%Blue Shield of California
- 97%English
- 17%Spanish
- 2%Farsi
- 1%Mandarin
- 1%Hindi
- 90%Online only
- 10%In-person or online
- 79%Woman
- 20%Man
- 1%Non-binary
- 48%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 31%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 7%Clinical Psychologist
- 7%Nurse Practitioner
- 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
- 100%Individual therapy
- 37%Family therapy
- 23%Couples therapy
- 15%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
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 Chico
Searching for therapists in Chico starts with finding care that fits your needs, preferences, and goals. You may be looking for support with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, or a life transition. As you compare therapists, look for someone whose listed specialties and training match what you want to address. Provider bios can help you understand whether a therapist uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or acceptance and commitment therapy.
Chico is a smaller city, so local in-person appointment options may be more limited than in larger California markets. Virtual therapy can expand your choices while still connecting you with a therapist licensed in California. As you narrow your search, consider appointment availability, whether the therapist is accepting new patients, and whether a free phone consultation is offered. Reading profiles before booking can also help you compare communication style, session structure, and what each therapist focuses on in care.
Therapy in Chico can be a significant investment without insurance, and using in-network coverage is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you find therapists, check insurance details to confirm coverage and see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, and choose between in-person and virtual sessions when available. You can browse therapists in Chico, review bios, check insurance fit, and book directly when you’re ready.
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