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Family therapy and counseling in Chula Vista, CA

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Top family therapists in Chula Vista, CA

Chula Vista families benefit from Headway's accessible mental health support designed to improve connection and understanding among family members. Our providers offer flexible sessions and work with your insurance to make care affordable. Find the right fit among 3,258 licensed professionals ready to support your family's journey.

Maria Montalvan

Maria Montalvan

Therapist

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


“I see therapy as a partnership where we work together to understand your experiences and create lasting change.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cindy Way

Cindy Way

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.1 mi away • Chula Vista, CA


“Therapy with me is not about pushing or fixing—it's about understanding your patterns, restoring internal trust, and creating more ease in how you relate to yourself and others.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 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, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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"?

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 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
Sokia Shehee

Sokia Shehee

Therapist

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


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field (12 in private practice). I work with individuals ages 3 and up, as well as couples. I am trauma informed, a certified clinical supervisor, and EMDR trained (currently not accepting EMDR patients). I hold a plethora of CEUs in mental health disorders and have owned my own practice for several years, offering in person and telehealth services.

CSUB BA Psychology 2002

CSUB Master of Social Work 2004

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Rachel Gasca

Rachel Gasca

Therapist

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


I have a decade of experience treating adults and adolescents. I take a holistic and trauma-informed approach to mental health care. My therapeutic approach is integrative, person-centered, solution-focused, mindfulness-based, and CBT-based. I am a bilingual Latina clinician with an emphasis on the BIPOC experience.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joshua Krause

Joshua Krause

Therapist

In-person • 9.4 mi away • San Diego, CA


“I blend evidenced-based approaches steeped in acceptance and non-avoidance, with kindness, humor, art/creativity, and a DIY/punk ethos to empower commitments to growth and change.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maureen Doherty

Maureen Doherty

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 9.6 mi away • La Mesa, CA


“My goal isn't simply to help you feel better, it's to help you understand yourself more deeply, strengthen your relationships, and develop practical tools that create lasting change.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 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.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
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
Maria Martinez

Maria Martinez

Therapist

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


“My style is warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive. As a Mexican-American Latina and daughter of immigrant parents, I understand how culture, family expectations, and lived experiences can shape emotional well-being.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bradford Noble

Bradford Noble

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • La Jolla, CA


“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and empowering, grounded in multicultural counseling and social justice education...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Soraya Behbehani

Soraya Behbehani

Therapist

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


“I create a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your inner world and reconnect with your natural capacity for healing.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
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.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Mika Heinonen

Mika Heinonen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Temecula, CA


Hey there—I'm Mika, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who's here for real talk and real support for adults and teens right here in Southern California. I've spent years helping people work through tough life events like trauma, addictions, ADHD, burnout from high-pressure jobs, anxiety, depression, and rocky relationships. What I love most is seeing folks step into their strength and build the life they want—I'm here to walk that path with you, no judgment, just genuine care.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Carol Johnson Schroetlin

Carol Johnson Schroetlin

Psychologist

Virtual • Hollister, CA


“I am a caring, compassionate psychologist, using solution focused therapy, to assist with navigating life challenges.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jessica La Rocca

Jessica La Rocca

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a space where you can feel emotionally safe, deeply understood, and supported without judgment.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rosa Barraza

Rosa Barraza

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I became a therapist because I've seen how much changes when someone finally has a space that's just for them — no performing, no managing other people's feelings, just honest conversation about what's actually going on.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Monica Castanon

Monica Castanon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I consider myself a therapist who leads with empathy, making others feel safe, seen, and genuinely understood.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Paije Rush

Paije Rush

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, collaborative, genuine, and direct—I'll support you while also gently challenging you when growth requires it.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Josie Burnias

Josie Burnias

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Visalia, CA


“I specialize in working with survivors of sexual abuse — both children and adults — and I also support teens, new moms navigating postpartum depression, and families going through crisis.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Grachelle Sherburne

Grachelle Sherburne

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I like a person centered & strengths based approach meaning you are in charge, we go at your speed so things should always be comfortable for you during therapy.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Ashley Viramontes

Ashley Viramontes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“The approaches I use include; client-centered therapy being that folx are experts of their own lives.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Armen Emurian

Armen Emurian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, practical, collaborative, and direct. I won't simply sit back and ask, "How does that make you feel?"”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sharon Johnson

Sharon Johnson

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe that everyone deserves compassionate, respectful mental health care where they feel truly heard.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tali Maouda

Tali Maouda

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“My goal is to help you process your experiences so you can recognize and overcome the obstacles standing in the way of you living a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maria Sandi

Maria Sandi

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Monica, CA


“I value the collaborative relationship between therapist and client, guiding you on a journey of self-discovery and growth.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Stubblefield

Elizabeth Stubblefield

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that every person has the capacity for growth, healing and meaningful change when they feel heard, supported, and understood.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Juanita Guevara

Juanita Guevara

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in empowerment through therapy, supporting clients in reclaiming their voice and agency in their lives.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Suzanne Walsh

Suzanne Walsh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Long Beach, CA


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a background in fine art and over 20 years of experience working closely with creatives. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and grounded in helping individuals navigate trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and personal growth. I believe therapy is a space for self-discovery, healing, and meaningful change.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Nazanin Karandish

Dr. Nazanin Karandish

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


“I believe therapy is a collaborative work and I enjoy helping my clients live life to their fullest potential.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Kristoffer Park

Dr. Kristoffer Park

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My work is informed by CBT, DBT, and mindfulness practices, but what guides me most is building a genuine connection with you.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Mariah Magana

Mariah Magana

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer a warm, holistic, and intuitive approach to therapy where you can feel safe, seen, and supported without judgment.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

About our family therapists located within 20 miles of Chula Vista, CA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Chula Vista, CA
There are over 22 therapists in Chula Vista, CA accepting new patients.
22+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 91%Relationship issues
  • 86%Stress management
  • 77%Grief or loss
Insurances accepted
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  • 100%Aetna
  • 86%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 77%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 59%Blue Shield of California
  • 59%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 82%English
  • 41%Spanish
  • 9%French
  • 5%Arabic
  • 5%Farsi
How they see their clients
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  • 100%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 82%Woman
  • 18%Man
License types
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  • 73%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 18%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 9%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Family therapy
  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 36%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 32%Couples therapy

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