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Top therapists in La Jolla, CA accepting new patients

Find mental health support in La Jolla with Headway's network of 8,995 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions. Serving neighborhoods like Pacific Beach, Bird Rock, and Torrey Pines, our providers offer talk therapy and medication management with flexible scheduling and insurance coverage to help you focus on your care.

Kathleen Cone

Kathleen Cone

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My own healing journey has taught me firsthand the peace and freedom that come from facing pain with courage and compassion.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Michael Nicholas

Michael Nicholas

Therapist

Virtual • Grand Terrace, CA


“My goal is to help clients strengthen resilience, re-author limiting narratives, and move toward greater emotional balance and connection in their personal and relational lives.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Donna Louis

Donna Louis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I may utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, as well as motivation interviewing most often in my practice.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hannah Rudsten

Hannah Rudsten

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Oakland, CA


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.

Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shana Aoyama

Shana Aoyama

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative and flexible to suit your needs and strengths. You are the expert on your own life, and I contribute another perspective and strategies for meeting your goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Denise Benitez

Denise Benitez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Whittier, CA


“My work has focused on adolescents, children in foster care, family systems, domestic violence/trauma, couples therapy/relationship issues, ethnic minority mental health and LGBTQ clients.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Samantha Lai

Samantha Lai

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a collaborative process tailored to your unique experiences, needs, and goals.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Katherine Carter

Katherine Carter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pasadena, CA


“For over two decades, I have enjoyed helping people work through relational challenges, anxiety, grief, depression, life transitions, and spiritual issues so they can find their joy in life again!”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brima Jah

Brima Jah

Therapist

Virtual • Oakland, CA


“As a gay Afro-Caribbean man who immigrated to the U.S., I understand the experience of moving between worlds and finding your place within them.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natasha Clark

Natasha Clark

Therapist

Virtual • Fresno, CA


“My approach is warm, collaborative and compassionate to create a safe and supportive environment for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviors to evoke positive change.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Marina Lujan

Marina Lujan

Therapist

Virtual • Thousand Oaks, CA


“I specialize in supporting clients who are navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and major life transitions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lori Bergstrom

Lori Bergstrom

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a cancer survivor and positively enjoy working with clients who have cancer, or whose partners/family members, and friends have or have had cancer.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Nicko Jaeger

Dr. Nicko Jaeger

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


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.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nichomi Higgins

Nichomi Higgins

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I hold both the clinical concerns (anxiety, depression, burnout) and the deeper questions about identity, purpose, and what a season of life is asking of you.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Victoria Gago

Victoria Gago

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


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.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adriana Rodriguez

Adriana Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a humanistic approach. I believe that each person is unique, and change is possible when individuals are provided with an honest, safe, nonjudgmental, and compassionate space.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lisa Eiben

Lisa Eiben

Therapist

Virtual • Walnut Creek, CA


“I provide empathic and collaborative care that supports and guides clients through the questions, challenges and goals that have brought them to seek support.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Clint Nacar

Clint Nacar

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Chino Hills, CA


“With the collaboration of each patient, Mr. Nacar strives to develop individualized plans of care addressing each patient's unique situation and concerns.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Kimber Wright

Kimber Wright

Therapist

Virtual • California


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

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Lauren Needles

Lauren Needles

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Operating from the deeply held belief that you are the absolute expert in your own life, my role is to partner with you...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jordan Gutierrez

Jordan Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My role is not to tell you who you are, but to walk alongside you and help you better understand yourself as you grow and heal.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Celeste Zarpas

Celeste Zarpas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe the most important thing in our time together is that you feel heard, seen, and supported.”
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Panic disorders, PTSD
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Lauren Alonzo

Lauren Alonzo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm and collaborative, I believe my clients are the experts on their own lived experiences.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
G. Max Landes

G. Max Landes

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


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.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ana Vaughn

Ana Vaughn

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My communication style helps create a calm, relaxed, and welcoming environment where clients feel safe, heard, and supported.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jillian Jeffries-Mali

Jillian Jeffries-Mali

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a collaborative treatment approach utilizing a mix of CBT, Attachment, and Neurobiology to help clients learn new ways of managing symptoms and showing up for themselves.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lirany Vasquez

Lirany Vasquez

Therapist

Virtual • California


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.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Virginia Sanchez

Virginia Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual • California


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.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Ruben Martinez

Ruben Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I blend compassion with directness, reflection with practical tools, and evidence-based care with respect for your strengths, pace, and goals.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Amy Barnet

Amy Barnet

Therapist

Virtual • Redondo Beach, CA


“I believe that all clients have the ability to change with guidance and unconditional empathic support.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Treniss Roberts

Treniss Roberts

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that therapy is a collaborative journey, and I work alongside my clients to help them build resilience, find clarity, and reconnect (or connect) with their values.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Spencer MacDonald

Spencer MacDonald

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm Spencer, a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in men's issues, teens, couples and families.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Jiaxi (Jessie) Shao

Jiaxi (Jessie) Shao

Therapist

Virtual • California


Welcome and thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. As a licensed therapist practicing in both California and New York, I believe deeply in the inherent resilience and transformative potential within every individual. I earned my Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling from Teachers College, Columbia University. Throughout my clinical practice, I have supported clients across all life stages in navigating complex emotional challenges, including trauma, anxiety, and depression, while empowering them to cultivate healthy, fulfilling interpersonal relationships.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Miranda Chatfield

Miranda Chatfield

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help individuals and couples tune into their inner worlds and choose how to show up with presence so they can respond rather than react.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Eating disorders
Creative, Energetic, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Shawna Cobabe

Shawna Cobabe

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I challenge clients in a loving and compassionate way. Essentially, you will get out of therapy what you are willing to put in, and I will help you along the way.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Roseangel Anyanwu

Roseangel Anyanwu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe treatment works best when clients are active participants. I involve them in decisions about medications, therapy options, and lifestyle changes.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Anne Perkins

Dr. Anne Perkins

Psychologist

Virtual • California


I am currently a licensed psychologist in California, having previously worked as a psychotherapist under supervision for over 14 years. As an independent practitioner, I am accepting new clients, both in person and by remote means.

I seem to work especially well with younger and middle-aged people who are creatively inclined and having difficulty with self-realization and/or interpersonal relationships, from important relationships to everyday interactions with others. In the past, I have worked in community-based and private addiction recovery settings across a wide demographic. I specialize in trauma informed treatment that includes PTSD, depression, anxiety and phobias.

I seem to work especially well with younger and middle-aged people who are creatively inclined and having difficulty with self-realization and/or interpersonal relationships, from important relationships to everyday interactions with others.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nicole Duncan

Nicole Duncan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Corte Madera, CA


“My warm, collaborative approach creates an atmosphere where you can feel seen, heard, and supported.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Leah Stryer

Leah Stryer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to be "that person" by providing a non-judgmental, warm, and compassionate environment that fosters growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lindsey Sauter

Lindsey Sauter

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, grounded, and compassionate, with a focus on creating a space where you can slow down, feel understood, and reconnect with yourself.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of La Jolla, CA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of La Jolla, CA
There are over 70 therapists in La Jolla, CA accepting new patients.
70+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 99%Anxiety
  • 91%Stress management
  • 91%Depression
  • 89%Relationship issues
  • 74%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 66%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 66%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 50%Providence Health Plan
  • 49%Cigna
Languages spoken
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  • 91%English
  • 24%Spanish
  • 1%American Sign Language
  • 1%Arabic
  • 1%French
How they see their clients
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  • 94%In-person or online
  • 6%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 66%Woman
  • 34%Man
License types
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  • 54%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 17%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 14%Clinical Psychologist
  • 11%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 1%Medical Doctor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 34%Family therapy
  • 19%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 17%Couples 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 La Jolla

Searching for therapists in La Jolla starts with knowing what kind of support fits your needs. You may want help with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, or work stress. As you compare La Jolla therapists, look for someone whose listed specialties, training, and approach match what you want to focus on. Provider bios can help you see whether a therapist uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, acceptance and commitment therapy, or other methods that align with your preferences.

La Jolla has a smaller local therapy market than nearby San Diego, so virtual care can expand your options while still letting you see a therapist licensed in California. You may prefer an in-person office near Bird Rock, Torrey Pines, or Pacific Beach, or a virtual appointment that fits more easily around work, school, or caregiving. When narrowing your search, consider appointment availability, whether the therapist is accepting new patients, free phone consultation options, and how the therapist describes their communication style in their profile.

Therapy in La Jolla 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 you book. Headway helps you compare therapists who are accepting new patients, check whether your plan is in network, see estimated out-of-pocket costs, and book directly when you’re ready.

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