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Top therapists in Irvine, CA accepting new patients

Find mental health support in Irvine across neighborhoods like Irvine Business Complex, Spectrum, and University Park. Headway connects you with 8,980 licensed providers offering talk therapy and medication management, with many accepting major insurance plans. Start your journey with a free consultation and flexible in-person or virtual sessions.

Shannon Rodriguez

Shannon Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lake Elsinore, CA


“You can expect a safe space; where you can you feel comfortable creating personal goals for yourself and become the best version of yourself.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Angela Hernandez

Angela Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Riverside, CA


“I take a warm, down-to-earth approach and strive to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and understood.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Suha Albadawi

Suha Albadawi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Claremont, CA


“My focus is helping my clients feel better about themselves and work through their symptoms that brought them to therapy.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Cassandra Spinks-Gilbert

Cassandra Spinks-Gilbert

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Riverside, CA


“My approach is neurodivergent-affirming and culturally responsive, recognizing that ADHD can influence relationships, communication, self-esteem, academic performance, and daily functioning in ways that are often misunderstood.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Identity issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Fumie Yoshikawa

Fumie Yoshikawa

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and insight-oriented. I focus on helping clients understand the deeper patterns behind their emotions and relationships while building practical tools for everyday life.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Ijeoma Mbadugha

Ijeoma Mbadugha

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Rancho Cucamonga, CA


“She is passionate about creating a supportive, judgment-free environment where every patient feels heard, respected, and empowered throughout their mental health journey.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Patricia Harvey

Patricia Harvey

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Torrance, CA


“I'm often described as warm, personable, and easy to talk to, and I sometimes use gentle humor to help create comfort and connection in our sessions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jamie Gelbart

Jamie Gelbart

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Torrance, CA


“Jamie incorporates all aspects of mental health and wellness into therapy including mindfulness based practices, healthy life choices, exercise, athletics, spirituality, and nutrition.”
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Romyna Becker

Romyna Becker

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Riverside, CA


“I integrate the latest neuroscience research to help you learn about your autonomic nervous system through a somatic-based therapy model called Brainspotting.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Jonathan Vazquez

Jonathan Vazquez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Glendora, CA


“My approach is relational and experiential, drawing from Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, and experiential therapy.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Ruiz

Stephanie Ruiz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Whittier, CA


“I strive to build a therapeutic bond where clients feel safe and supportive as we reflect on the challenges and collaborate on goals.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julie Alvarez

Julie Alvarez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rancho Cucamonga, CA


“My approach focuses on creating a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences openly.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Sleep disorder, Stress management
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carolyn Mason

Carolyn Mason

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rancho Cucamonga, CA


“I believe in providing a safe, comfortable, professional environment where individuals, couples, families, and children can work on issues that are interfering with their lives.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Madison Allen

Madison Allen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Arcadia, CA


“I enjoy incorporating creativity, games, conversation, and other interactive approaches when appropriate, whether I'm working with children, adolescents, adults, or families.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kate Sullivan

Kate Sullivan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Monrovia, CA


“I help people recognize the patterns holding them back, keeping them stuck, sick, and stressed out, and show them how they can safely + compassionately break out of the patterns.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jessica Garcia

Jessica Garcia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • Covina, CA


“My approach is collaborative and client centered, I strive to establish an attentive supportive relationship with each of my clients.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Nestor Sanchez

Nestor Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Riverside, CA


(Hablo Español) I'm a warm, welcoming person who enjoys making others feel comfortable and heard. I approach conversations with an open mind, staying nonjudgmental and genuinely curious about different perspectives. I value kindness, honesty, and creating a space where people can be themselves. Whether we're solving a problem or just chatting, I aim to keep things approachable, positive, and easy to understand.

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Efrain Zepeda

Dr. Efrain Zepeda

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 27 mi away • West Covina, CA


Hello! I am Dr. Efrain Zepeda. I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Social Worker. In the past 26 years of working as a mental health professional, one important lesson I have learned is that the most powerful therapeutic intervention is found in the interpersonal experience that occurs in the client-therapist relationship. Together we can analyze the past to co-create a new meaning to achieve healing. I strongly believe that therapy is not about labeling or judging, but rather about personal discovery.

Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Dr. Terence Ford

Dr. Terence Ford

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


“My work is grounded in psychoanalytic theory and technique, which means we'll look beyond surface symptoms to understand what's shaping your inner experience and patterns in relationships.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Scheidler

Sarah Scheidler

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sierra Madre, CA


“I believe deeply in the power of the therapeutic relationship and the possibility of post-traumatic growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chiwon Zdanovich

Chiwon Zdanovich

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sierra Madre, CA


“I value guiding and empowering clients to dive deep into their experiences to gain insights that target and heal problems at their root to gain relief.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
David Trejo

David Trejo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pasadena, CA


“There is no ideal client: My purpose as your therapist is meet you where you are at in life and move forward with you on your journey.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samuel Godwin

Samuel Godwin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • El Segundo, CA


“I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for adults navigating a wide range of mental health concerns.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Andra Moldav

Andra Moldav

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pasadena, CA


“I work with people who feel stuck inside anxiety, depression, trauma, or the weight of complicated relationships.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Scott Whelan

Scott Whelan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pasadena, CA


“I am passionate about working with creative professionals, highly sensitive & neurodivergent people navigating identity issues, trauma, anxiety, self doubt and burn out.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Aaron Capen

Aaron Capen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Murrieta, CA


“Clients can expect safety and acceptance, not judgment. I also want each person I meet to feel seen and heard.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Nazare Magaz

Dr. Nazare Magaz

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Pasadena, CA


“My approach is collaborative, warm and creative, whereby we work together to understand you better and at a deeper level.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Maria Cappetta

Maria Cappetta

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • El Segundo, CA


“I am truly passionate about helping others understand the biology of stress and teaching skills that heal and balance the nervous system.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Megan Hanson

Megan Hanson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


“I don't believe in the "bad seed". I think all people can thrive when the systems around them are thriving.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ruben Garcia

Ruben Garcia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Murrieta, CA


“I believe in treating the whole person—mind, body, spirit, and environment—while empowering patients through education and shared decision-making.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Gabriel Davis

Gabriel Davis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fallbrook, CA


“My approach is rooted in supporting clients to reconnect deeply with their authentic selves, fostering renewed health, and rediscovering a sense of purpose and connection.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Daicy Magallon

Daicy Magallon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Colton, CA


I am a Latinx therapist who specializes in trauma and the healing journey that follows. My approach is grounded in both professionalism and personal experience. Having done my own therapy work, I understand the courage it takes to face painful experiences, navigate life's challenges, and commit to personal growth.

I recognize that healing is not always a linear process. Growth often involves discomfort, vulnerability, and persistence. Because of this, I strive to create a compassionate, culturally responsive space where clients feel seen, understood, and supported as they work toward meaningful change.

Whether you are processing trauma, navigating life transitions, or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I am committed to walking alongside you with empathy, authenticity, and respect for your unique experiences.

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, PTSD
Direct, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Melvald

Rachel Melvald

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


“I am a goal-oriented, collaborative, and direct therapist who offers practical tools and reflective insight to help you move forward.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Amanda Welby

Amanda Welby

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


“I will be curious to understand your struggles and your strengths. I will be present and focused on the goals you want to achieve.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Bolet

Jessica Bolet

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Temecula, CA


“I specialize in supporting high-capacity women and their children as they navigate betrayal, burnout, and major life changes.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Marla Holt

Marla Holt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 23 mi away • Long Beach, CA


“I believe therapeutic processes work best when the client and therapist collaborate together based on the client's life experiences and goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dominic Valdes

Dominic Valdes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


“I specialize in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community, particularly gay men, and offer a space that is culturally attuned and grounded in understanding the nuances of identity, intimacy, and relational dynamics.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Angelique Danza

Angelique Danza

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Temecula, CA


“My goal is to meet you where you are, offer compassion without judgment, and help you move toward a life that feels more connected, balanced, and authentic.”
Anger management, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jack Sample

Dr. Jack Sample

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


I'm Dr. Jack Sample, a licensed clinical psychologist in Los Angeles offering psychodynamic, depth-oriented therapy at my office in Hollywood. My practice is informed by training and education in psychology, cultural anthropology, and nonfiction storytelling. I believe therapy is an opportunity to address the roots of suffering and support enduring change. My approach aims to cultivate capacities for thinking, feeling, and creativity to foster a greater sense of agency and aliveness.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Clay Crosby

Clay Crosby

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


“I seek to provide clients a safe, non-judgmental place to express and explore their challenges, and help them to rediscover their talents, strengths and resources.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of Irvine, CA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Irvine, CA
There are over 133 therapists in Irvine, CA accepting new patients.
133+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 96%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 80%Stress management
  • 77%Relationship issues
  • 73%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 74%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 71%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 62%Cigna
  • 52%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 17%Spanish
  • 4%Farsi
  • 3%Vietnamese
  • 2%Korean
How they see their clients
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  • 93%In-person or online
  • 7%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 80%Woman
  • 20%Man
License types
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  • 50%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 16%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 16%Nurse Practitioner
  • 13%Clinical Psychologist
  • 6%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 37%Family therapy
  • 26%Couples therapy
  • 17%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 Therapist in Irvine

Searching for therapists in Irvine starts with finding someone whose experience matches what you want to work on. Irvine therapists may support people with anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, relationship challenges, work stress, and major life changes. As you compare options, look for a therapist whose listed specialties, therapy style, and training align with your needs. Provider bios can help you understand whether a therapist uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, or trauma-informed care.

Irvine has a strong local network of mental health professionals, with options near areas like University Park, Irvine Business Complex, and Spectrum. You may prefer in-person therapy in Orange County, or you may want the flexibility of virtual sessions that fit your schedule. To narrow your search, review appointment availability, whether a therapist is accepting new patients, and whether they offer a free phone consultation. Reading bios before booking can also show how a therapist describes their communication style, session structure, and areas of focus.

Therapy in Irvine can be a significant investment 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 makes it easier to search for therapists Irvine, CA residents can book with directly by showing therapists who match your preferences, take your insurance, and have current availability. You can review profiles, see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, and choose a therapist when you’re ready.

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