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Top therapists in Gardena, CA accepting new patients

Looking for therapy in Gardena? Our network of 8,404 licensed providers offers flexible scheduling and compassionate care. Serving Gardena neighborhoods and surrounding areas like Torrance and Manhattan Beach, we support talk therapy and medication management with many sessions covered by insurance.

Pete Vernon

Pete Vernon

Therapist

Virtual • California


I strive to create a safe space for therapeutic discussion and exploration of feelings.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Men's issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Amy Montague

Amy Montague

Psychologist

Virtual • California


I have been practicing for 40 + years, in the Southbay, Torrance area. I am a psychologist with a Ph.D. I specialize with young children, adolescence. I also work with couples, families and am practized in depression, anxiety, psychosis, and divorce. I utalize cognitive/behavioral and psychdynamic therapies. I match my approach to the personality and needs of thebpatient.

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kimberly Rios Lopez

Kimberly Rios Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a supportive environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to move forward in ways that honor your identity and values.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Shari Gilbert

Shari Gilbert

Therapist

Virtual • California


I have been in the healing professions throughout my adult life, initially as a Registered Nurse, working in many different specialities (NICU, pediatrics, and Clinical Trials for Hepatitis C). I’m grateful for both careers and maintain an active interest in medicine and alternative healing. I practice Christian Counseling and my goal as a therapist is to meet you where you’re at and walk with you to a healthier, stronger place. For those of different faiths, I offer counseling oriented toward growth and healing, grounded in traditional values.

If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, difficulty in relationships or other concerns, and are desiring a therapeutic approach aligned with a Christian worldview or traditional values, I would be honored to speak with you.

I offer compassionate, supportive care where you’ll feel heard, valued, and encouraged in your journey of growth and healing. Member of the Focus on the Family Referral Network and American Association of Christian Counselors.

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Luisa Merino

Luisa Merino

Therapist

Virtual • California


Life can be difficult, challenging, and overwhelming at times. I am here to partner with you and assist you in your journey toward growth and wellness. I am a bilingual (Spanish/English) licensed clinical therapist with over 20 years or experience in mental health.

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Anna Vetchinkina

Anna Vetchinkina

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to offer a warm, steady environment where you can feel understood, empowered, and supported in your growth.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Physical health issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Hector Calderon

Hector Calderon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Healing begins with feeling seen and understood, and you do not have to navigate growth, change, or uncertainty alone.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Leslie Pritchett

Leslie Pritchett

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard and understood.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
John David Garcia

John David Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • Irvine, CA


“I believe therapy is a place to slow down, take an honest look inward, and begin making sense of the thoughts, emotions, and experiences that may feel difficult to carry alone.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Alicia Layedra

Alicia Layedra

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a space where you feel seen, respected, and supported exactly as you are.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kristen Nurkowski

Kristen Nurkowski

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to honor each individual's unique journey, empowering them to reconnect with their inner wisdom and guidance developing a more balanced, fulfilling, and joyful life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sean Kennedy

Sean Kennedy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring with me 10+ years of clinical experience in cognitive behavioral, narrative, and talk therapies working with clients who struggle with negative self talk and other anxiety disorders.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Joshua Villagomez

Joshua Villagomez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients can expect a non-biased approach where they can be their honest selves while being gently challenged to increase insight and awareness into unhealthy patterns that may no longer serve them.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Xenia Raskin

Xenia Raskin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with adults throughout California who are navigating anxiety, trauma, and relationship stress.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carol Michaelis

Carol Michaelis

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“My approach is holistic—considering the whole person rather than just a client's symptoms—while providing a safe space for healing.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Patricia Makonen

Patricia Makonen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is client-centered and collaborative, incorporating cognitive behavioral and strength-based techniques.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Manuel Soto

Manuel Soto

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe the goal of therapy is to foster an environment that is safe and non-judgmental allowing clients to feel accepted and understood.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Hannah Karolewicz

Dr. Hannah Karolewicz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is direct, warm, and curious. I believe good sex therapy should feel like a conversation with someone who's genuinely on your side, not an interrogation or a lecture.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Brandon McGuckin

Brandon McGuckin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer a balance of deep empathy and analytical precision. My goal is to establish a foundation of trust where you feel completely secure exploring your story.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Anne Dennis

Anne Dennis

Therapist

Virtual • California


Weather you have been considering therapy, worked with therapy in the past or loved ones are suggesting reaching out-welcome to my practice. I work with individuals, couples and families in the assessment and treatment of anxiety, depression, relationship issues, career issues, job dissatisfaction. My specialty areas included the assessment and treatment of Perinatal and Postpartum Depression/Anxiety and Grief and Loss.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Inquisitive, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sandra Martinez Silva

Sandra Martinez Silva

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with adults—especially women and first-generation folks—who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained by anxiety, stress, burnout, and big life changes.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Nadia Seray-wurie

Nadia Seray-wurie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


Welcome! Taking the step to prioritize your mental health is powerful, and I’m honored to welcome you to our practice.

I’m Nadia Seray-Wurie, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner devoted to delivering compassionate, top-tier psychiatric and medical care to individuals and families across our communities. We bring flexible, high-quality care directly to you—offering both in-person appointments and seamless telepsychiatry services. Together, we’ll build a personalized approach to your health so you can thrive.You don’t have to do this alone—we're here to walk alongside you on your journey to wellness.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Clara Pellizzari

Clara Pellizzari

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My career has taken me through emergency rooms, correctional facilities, the Veterans Administration, and child protective services.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Nayely Nunez

Dr. Nayely Nunez

Psychologist

Virtual • California


Hello, I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in California. I received my Doctorate Degree from Alliant International University in Fresno. I was born in Southern California and raised in the Bay Area. I have been practicing for 10 years and I enjoy empowering adults in their journey of overcoming their mental health challenges. I motivate clients for change and promote their personal growth.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Natalie Trzeciak-Hardwick

Natalie Trzeciak-Hardwick

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe the beauty of the therapeutic space is that there is safety to explore and own the story that has shaped who you are.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andre Papajohn

Andre Papajohn

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in the power of connection and self-understanding to create meaningful change in people's lives.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Alicia Zamano

Alicia Zamano

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a supportive, culturally responsive, and compassionate environment where clients feel comfortable expressing themselves in the language that feels most natural to them.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cindy Nguman

Cindy Nguman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy works best when it feels like a warm, supportive conversation rather than a rigid clinical interrogation.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sara Ahumada

Sara Ahumada

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with adult women navigating some of the most demanding chapters of their lives: new motherhood, postpartum anxiety and depression, grief, relationship strain, and the kind of stress that quietly accumulates until something finally has to give.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Oluchi Ofoegbu

Oluchi Ofoegbu

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My hope is to empower you through identifying your inner strength, reassess, develop, enhance and support more adaptive patterns of thinking and behavior to situations.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dorothy Vasquez

Dorothy Vasquez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I combine evidence-based practices with a trauma-informed lens to create an approach that is both effective and deeply personal.”
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Joy Zembruski

Joy Zembruski

Therapist

Virtual • California


“In your first therapy session, you can expect a welcoming, low-pressure environment focused on introductory questions and building rapport.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Shirley Remmers-Mesman

Shirley Remmers-Mesman

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


I’m a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who believes mental health care should feel human—not rushed or impersonal.

I provide a non-judgmental space where you can speak openly and feel understood. My approach integrates thoughtful medication management with psychotherapy when appropriate, always tailored to your individual needs.

Diagnosis can be an important part of understanding your experience, but it’s only one piece of the picture. I look at your mental, physical, and emotional well-being, as well as the life experiences that shape what you’re going through.

I offer collaborative, grounded care to help you move toward a more balanced, integrative, and holistic sense of well-being.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Steven Cospewicz

Steven Cospewicz

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Clara, CA


“I believe that active listening and a warm, inquisitive, and non judgmental approach allows you to feel safe and heard.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Carmon Williams

Carmon Williams

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, and welcome! Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or grief. You may feel stuck, stressed, or unsure how to move forward. My goal is to provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore your concerns, feel understood, and start building the tools to regain control and find peace.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ana Melendez

Ana Melendez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a collaborative and strengths-based approach, tailoring our work to your unique needs, goals, and experiences.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kyra Shapiro Gutierrez

Kyra Shapiro Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My philosophy is "make it functional." Together, we identify what is interrupting your day or creating dysfunction, and take realistic, step-by-step approaches to improve your ability to manage and move through daily life more effectively.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sabrina Shammas

Sabrina Shammas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chula Vista, CA


“My belief is that the client is the expert on their lives, working collaboratively as their co-pilot when approaching mental health.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Austin Weber

Austin Weber

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Monica, CA


“I bring a compassionate, strengths-based approach that honors each person's unique story, resilience, and needs.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Vickie Medina

Vickie Medina

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should feel safe, collaborative, and empowering. Supporting emotional healing and identity development is deeply meaningful to me.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Gardena, CA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Gardena, CA
There are over 134 therapists in Gardena, CA accepting new patients.
134+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 93%Relationship issues
  • 89%Depression
  • 83%Stress management
  • 81%Family issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 66%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 61%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 54%Providence Health Plan
  • 50%Cigna
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 15%Spanish
  • 3%Armenian
  • 1%Farsi
  • 1%French
How they see their clients
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  • 95%In-person or online
  • 5%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 68%Woman
  • 28%Man
  • 4%Non-binary
License types
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  • 58%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 19%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 10%Clinical Psychologist
  • 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 4%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 34%Family therapy
  • 28%Couples therapy
  • 12%Child or adolescent 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 Mental Health Therapist in Gardena

Searching for therapists in Gardena starts with knowing what kind of support you want and which therapist experience matches that need. You may be looking for help with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, work stress, or life transitions. As you compare options, look for a therapist whose listed specialties and approach match what you want to address. Provider bios can also show whether a therapist uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, or family therapy.

Gardena has local therapy options, and nearby areas like Torrance, Hawthorne, Carson, and Manhattan Beach may add more choices. If local appointment times are limited, virtual therapy can expand access to therapists licensed in California. As you narrow your search, consider appointment availability, whether a therapist offers in-person or virtual sessions, and whether a free phone consultation is available. Reading therapist profiles before booking can help you understand their communication style, session structure, and areas of focus.

Therapy in Gardena can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you find therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, show estimated out-of-pocket costs upfront, and are accepting new patients. You can browse therapists, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

If anyone in your family is experiencing or worried about abuse, threats, or coercion, joint family or couples therapy usually isn't the right starting point — individual support is safer. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453) and National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.

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