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Top therapists in Costa Mesa, CA accepting new patients
Mental healthcare in Costa Mesa is accessible through Headway's network of 9,012 licensed providers who offer flexible in-person and virtual sessions. With 70+ insurance plans accepted and copays typically ranging from $0-$50 per session, residents across neighborhoods like South Coast Metro, Fairview Park, and Westside can connect with providers specializing in anxiety, depression, and more.
I have a passion for helping people release stress and trauma being stored in the body. I work with adults who have experienced adverse childhood experiences.
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.
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.
Hello,
I am Dr. Jaeger and I welcome you to my practice. I look forward to sitting with you, hearing your story, and developing a plan to help you with your concerns and needs.
I’m a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care in a supportive and judgment-free environment. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, ADHD, OCD, and other psychiatric conditions.
I believe that every individual deserves to feel heard, respected, and understood. My goal is to partner with each client to develop a personalized treatment plan that aligns with their unique needs, values, and goals. Whether you’re seeking medication management, diagnostic clarification, or support through a difficult season of life, I strive to provide care that is collaborative, thoughtful, and centered around your overall well-being.
I recognize that reaching out for mental health support can be difficult, and I consider it a privilege to walk alongside my clients in their journey toward healing, resilience, and lasting wellness.
Greetings! My name is Kimber Wright and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. I am passionate about assisting my clients in facing challenges and becoming the best versions of themselves
If you keep circling the same patterns — in your relationships, your creative work, or the quiet anxiety underneath both — you already know that surface-level fixes haven't held. I work with individuals, couples, and adolescents navigating anxiety, relationship struggles, creative blocks, grief, and that hard-to-name feeling of being stuck. I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and after years working in the arts myself, I have a particular home with artists and creative professionals — people whose inner lives are their raw material.
I'm Lirany Vasquez, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in the Bay Area of Northern California. For the past eight years in the mental health field, I've dedicated myself to aiding individuals in navigating personal challenges, mental health conditions, and interpersonal conflicts. My therapeutic approach is grounded in holistic care, infused with compassion, trauma-informed practices, and a deep commitment to placing clients at the center of their healing journey.
Welcome to Bright House Therapy, LLC. My name is Virginia Sanchez, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with several years of experience working in LGBTQIA+, Grief & Loss, Bipolar, Trauma, ADHD, and Autism. I have worked in several different settings; supporting families involved with the Department of Children Services, assisting creating and following through with routines for adults with special needs, developed and ran LGBTQIA+ groups for parents of LGBTQIA+ youth, and provided support to Veterans through the Veteran Crisis Line.
About our therapists located within 20 miles of Costa Mesa, CA



- 97%Anxiety
- 94%Depression
- 79%Stress management
- 77%Relationship issues
- 73%PTSD

- 98%Aetna
- 74%Anthem Blue Cross California
- 71%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 63%Cigna
- 52%Providence Health Plan

- 97%English
- 17%Spanish
- 3%Farsi
- 3%Vietnamese
- 2%Cantonese

- 93%In-person or online
- 7%In-person only

- 79%Woman
- 20%Man
- 1%Non-binary

- 48%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
- 18%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 16%Nurse Practitioner
- 12%Clinical Psychologist
- 6%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

- 99%Individual therapy
- 36%Family therapy
- 23%Couples therapy
- 17%Child or adolescent therapy
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Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Costa Mesa
Searching for therapists in Costa Mesa starts with finding someone whose experience matches what you want support with. You may be looking for help with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, or work stress. As you compare therapists, look for specialties, approaches, and populations listed in their profiles. Some therapists highlight methods like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or acceptance and commitment therapy, while others focus on areas like trauma-informed care, couples support, or identity-affirming care.
Costa Mesa has local therapy options, and nearby Orange County communities may offer more choices depending on your schedule and preferences. If in-person availability near South Coast Metro, Westside, or Eastside Costa Mesa is limited, virtual sessions can expand your options while keeping care connected to a California-licensed therapist. As you narrow your search, consider appointment availability, whether the therapist is accepting new patients, session format, and whether a free phone consultation is offered. Reading therapist bios can help you understand communication style, session structure, and what each therapist focuses on before you book.
Therapy in Costa Mesa can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs, and Headway helps make that part clearer before your first appointment. You can enter your insurance details, see estimated out-of-pocket costs, compare therapists who match your preferences, and book directly when you’re ready. Nationally, Headway partners with a wide range of insurance plans, and you can enter your insurance details to confirm coverage in Costa Mesa before booking.
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