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Top therapists in Chula Vista, CA accepting new patients

Find mental health support in Chula Vista across neighborhoods like South Bay, Eastlake, and Otay Ranch. Headway connects you with 8,369 licensed providers offering talk therapy and medication management, with many accepting insurance to help reduce costs.

Claudia Villarreal

Claudia Villarreal

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Chula Vista, CA


I genuinely like people, have always love to help ,

Will take my clients through the therapeutic process, with empathy and care for their experience in therapy to be a positive one.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charles Wigle

Charles Wigle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Chula Vista, CA


My name is Charles Wigle (pronounced "Why-gull") and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 35 years of experience. I work with individual adults.

I like to work with people who are experiencing a life transition such as in the areas of career or new life path, relationship and family structure such as divorce, empty nest and estrangement, health challenges, and later life issues such as loss, retirement, life review and search for meaning.

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Brenda Leon

Brenda Leon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 2.1 mi away • Chula Vista, CA


“My approach is to collaboratively personalize a plan that works for YOU based on YOUR goals and needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pardeep Gill

Pardeep Gill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 6.4 mi away • Fremont, CA


“I listen first and prescribe thoughtfully. Before recommending medication, I want to understand the full picture...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Thomas Spence

Thomas Spence

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.6 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I integrate EMDR, somatic therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, hypnotherapy, and trauma-focused interventions to support healing...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jareny Horowitz

Jareny Horowitz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.4 mi away • Coronado, CA


“I believe that you are the ultimate expert in your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you as we navigate the cycles that keep you feeling stuck.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Micaela Cappa

Micaela Cappa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 6.4 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Her goal is that the client experiences a safe, non-judgmental place in the therapeutic relationship where they can work through their "stuff" in their own personal journey of healing.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Jennifer Vosacek

Jennifer Vosacek

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.4 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I create an environment where you can face your discomfort without judgment. You will be able to work through your deepest fears, biggest traumas, and hardest decisions in my office.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Joseph Ritkes

Dr. Joseph Ritkes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.3 mi away • San Diego, CA


My name is Joey Ritkes (he/him). I have been working as a mental health therapist for over five years. My practice has primarily been specialized in working with LGBTQ+ youth. However, I have worked with couples, families, emerging adults, and adults from all backgrounds. I am a client-centered therapist who enjoys working collaboratively with my clients to meet their goals.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eric Frank

Eric Frank

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.7 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I have a particular passion for working with active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and law enforcement...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, OCD
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kelly Carll

Kelly Carll

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.8 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I believe that therapy should be a safe, collaborative space where clients feel empowered to make decisions that most align with their values and needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Paula Kettula

Paula Kettula

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.7 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I work with you as a whole person: mind, body, heart and soul. I believe that in the very pain we usually try to avoid is a kernel of healing, and my job is to help you find it.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Theresa Russell - Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services

Theresa Russell - Porta Verum Psychotherapy Services

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.7 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My own experience with therapy helped shape my interest in this work. While talk therapy benefited me in many ways, I sensed there was more beneath the surface...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brandon Lozano

Brandon Lozano

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I specialize in helping adults whose anxiety and relationship struggles trace back to childhood, including emotional neglect, parentification, and growing up with a parent's mental illness.”
Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Panic disorders
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lizeth Ma

Lizeth Ma

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • Chula Vista, CA


I am a passionate clinical therapist who loves working with children, women, couples and families going through challenging times. Are you and your your child having trouble communicating? Are you and your spouse having trouble communicating? Do you see them going through a hard time, long to help but don't know how? Do you suffer from Bipolar Disorder? I am here for you. Do you feel undone by anxiety or depression and don't know how to "shake it off"?

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shanelle Johnson

Shanelle Johnson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 5.9 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I show up 100% authentic to who I am with the hopes that that give you permission to show up 100% authentic to who I am.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Terence Shigg

Terence Shigg

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.2 mi away • La Mesa, CA


“I want all of my clients to strenghten their personal development tools so that eventually they can become more self-aware and self-correcting.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Michael Garrett

Michael Garrett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.4 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I combine geek culture with different forms of therapy. When it comes to therapy, I am a huge advocate of identifying your own strengths and interests to see if we can use them to bring about change.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tammy Brooks

Tammy Brooks

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.4 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I'm Tammy Brooks, LMFT, a Level 3 Certified Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) practitioner. ... My approach is collaborative, respectful, and future-oriented.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
William Holloway

William Holloway

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.4 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My approach is active, collaborative, and deeply grounded in the present moment. I believe therapy should be more than just a place to vent; it should be a strategic partnership where you reclaim your life.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mark Veldkamp

Mark Veldkamp

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.4 mi away • San Diego, CA


Whether you're a professional navigating workplace stress and burnout, an athlete managing performance pressure, or someone carrying more responsibility than most, therapy can help you find your footing without sacrificing what you've built. I have particular expertise working with first responders, healthcare workers, and professionals in high-stress fields who carry the emotional weight of demanding work — and who need support that meets them where they actually are. I also work with adolescents and young athletes navigating the mental and emotional demands of competitive sport — from performance anxiety and burnout to the pressure of trying to reach the next level.

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues, PTSD
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kasey Lewandowski

Kasey Lewandowski

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.5 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My approach aims to foster self-awareness by helping you recognize your strengths and identify any obstacles that may hinder your access to them.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Smith

Jennifer Smith

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.7 mi away • San Diego, CA


I believe every person is unique with their own story to tell. Working with people is my passion and I bring every tool I have learned both professional and in my own life to meet a person's goals in therapy.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Suzanne LaFleur

Suzanne LaFleur

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.8 mi away • San Diego, CA


“My goal is for clients to leave sessions with greater clarity, resilience, and confidence in their ability to create meaningful change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Gema Martir

Gema Martir

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.9 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Direct, Warm, Inquisitive and Critical questions that are focused on identity development in the family individual or couple system.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ethan Messer

Ethan Messer

Therapist

In-person • 10 mi away • La Mesa, CA


“My approach to therapy is relational, and combines cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Energetic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
April Taylor

April Taylor

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I provide a trauma-informed, whole-person approach that integrates somatic work and mindfulness to support deep and lasting healing.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Talin Yesaie

Talin Yesaie

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • La Mesa, CA


“My specialty and passion is providing trauma informed and culturally responsive support to empower others to meet their goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Martin Vaz Antunes

Andrea Martin Vaz Antunes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 8.8 mi away • San Diego, CA


Hello, and welcome! I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in San Diego, CA. I specialize in helping individuals overcome the lasting effects of childhood experiences, as well as present traumas they may be facing. I have worked with adults, children and families in a variety of settings. I have provided space for people during the toughest of life transitions while teaching them tools to cope with the overwhelming emotions of grief and trauma. I’d like to be there for you too!

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Corrin Crain

Corrin Crain

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.5 mi away • San Diego, CA


I am passionate about the power of the therapeutic process and helping individuals and families find hope and healing. Together, we will set goals and work towards achieving them - all at a pace that works best for you.


I specialize in working with adults, adolescents and families living with depression, anxiety, trauma, and challenges in relationships.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Darryl Moore

Dr. Darryl Moore

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 10 mi away • Temecula, CA


“As an interactive therapist I use an integration of complimentary approaches, I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client.”
Depression, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Mark Raskin

Mark Raskin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.4 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Mark is a supportive, perceptive and skilled therapist, offering a safe therapeutic space, and capable of being fully present with his clients.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Carson Jaffrey

Carson Jaffrey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • San Diego, CA


“Grief, desperation, and self-inflicted suffering brought me to the point of reaching out for help many years ago and soon the seas began to calm.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Noor Gorgees

Noor Gorgees

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.7 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I prioritize creating a space where clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood without judgement.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gloria Jardon

Gloria Jardon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I have navigated a wide range of life events—from adolescence to college, complex relationships, infertility, pregnancy, perimenopause, menopause, the impact of COVID, being a first responder, racial discrimination, and career transitions.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Margie Martin

Margie Martin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I still consider it a rare privilege to sit with clients in this work, especially those carrying grief, navigating a shifting health picture, or trying to rebuild a relationship that no longer fits the life they want.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kayo Imamura

Kayo Imamura

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I will meet you in these difficult places and we will walk together, helping you break through to find hope, power, connection and energy.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Quiroz

Ashley Quiroz

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 9.4 mi away • San Diego, CA


“With over fifteen years of clinical experience, I focus on individual, couples, and family therapy for adults 18 and older.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Courtney Welsh

Dr. Courtney Welsh

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I believe therapy is most helpful when it feels warm, collaborative, and tailored to you... I'll support you while also gently pushing you when I think it could be helpful.”
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Identity issues, Infertility
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Letty Cain Nissan

Letty Cain Nissan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I am a bilingual therapist who understands the nuances of both cultures, and I am passionate about creating a warm, compassionate space where clients feel truly seen and supported.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Chula Vista, CA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Chula Vista, CA
There are over 49 therapists in Chula Vista, CA accepting new patients.
49+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 98%Depression
  • 94%Stress management
  • 94%Relationship issues
  • 78%Family issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 73%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 61%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 55%Blue Shield of California
  • 53%Cigna
Languages spoken
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  • 94%English
  • 24%Spanish
  • 4%French
  • 2%Arabic
  • 2%Armenian
How they see their clients
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  • 96%In-person or online
  • 4%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 65%Woman
  • 35%Man
License types
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  • 57%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 18%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 12%Clinical Psychologist
  • 8%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 4%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 41%Family therapy
  • 33%Couples therapy
  • 22%Child or adolescent therapy

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Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Chula Vista

Searching for therapists in Chula Vista starts with finding someone whose training matches what you want support with. Therapists may focus on anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, or major life transitions. As you compare options, look for specialties and therapy styles listed in each profile, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or trauma-informed care. A strong match often starts with a therapist whose experience fits your needs and whose approach feels clear from their bio.

Chula Vista has local therapy options across areas like South Bay, Eastlake, Otay Ranch, and nearby San Diego communities. A local office may work well if you prefer in-person sessions, while virtual appointments can give you more choice across California when commute time, work hours, or family schedules matter. Beyond location, review whether a therapist is accepting new patients, offers appointment times that fit your calendar, and provides a free phone consultation. Reading bios before booking can help you understand how each therapist structures sessions and communicates with clients.

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