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Top therapists in Palo Alto, CA accepting new patients

Find mental health support in Palo Alto across neighborhoods like Downtown, Midtown, and Professorville. Headway connects you with 8,401 licensed providers offering talk therapy and medication management, with many accepting insurance to help you save on sessions.

Jocelynn Jones

Jocelynn Jones

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel comfortable being themselves.”
ADD/ADHD, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Olivia Miller

Olivia Miller

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi! I'm Olivia. I've been in therapy practice for six years, and am grateful for the opportunity to get to know you! As a queer and neurodivergent person, my career as a therapist has always moved in tandem with my commitment to social and economic justice. My work has taken me to settings with folks experiencing homelessness in South Los Angeles; with justice-involved adults in treatment court diversion programs in San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood; in young adult shelters for art therapy groups; with low-income immigrant parents of young children; and with teens and young adults with significant trauma histories.

Through all my roles I always commit to centering community and individual strengths that help arm my clients with the tools necessary to repel various types of systemic violence and oppression. I believe that therapy is inherently political because being human is political.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon Doty

Shannon Doty

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I approach therapy as a partnership. I use an integrated approach in my practice to find strategies that best meet your needs including Mindfulness, Polyvagal informed work and neurologically informed CBT.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Carolyn Resner

Dr. Carolyn Resner

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“In therapy, I offer a compassionate and collaborative space to slow down, reflect on your experience, and build both insight and practical coping tools.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Judy Kelly

Judy Kelly

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello, I'm Dr. Judy C Kelly, PsyD, LMFT. I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist in California with over ten years of experience working with teens, adults and couples. I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Southern California (USC), graduate studies at Argosy University and doctorate at California Southern University.

Life can feel overwhelming at times, whether you're dealing with depression, relationship challenges, parenting stress, trauma, or grief. You don't have to navigate it alone. I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarai Velasquez

Sarai Velasquez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a supportive, collaborative space where you can feel heard and empowered to make meaningful changes.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Lisette Montanez

Dr. Lisette Montanez

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I'm a direct therapist, which means I'll share what I'm noticing and offer interpretations, but always in a way that feels collaborative, not overwhelming.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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
Kesha Saucier

Kesha Saucier

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


“I 'am a double board-certified Nurse Practitioner who specializes in Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatry and Primary Care...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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
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
Zachary Arnold

Zachary Arnold

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use a person-centered lens, meaning I see you as the expert of your life and view our therapeutic relationship as a key part of the healing process.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Hee Seung Lee

Dr. Hee Seung Lee

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As an LMFT specializing in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I help you change your relationship with your negative thoughts and feelings.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Shabina Skiles

Shabina Skiles

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help you move out of survival mode and into a place where you feel more grounded, more clear, and more like yourself again.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Walker

Michael Walker

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm an LPCC who brings an honest, hard-working, and direct approach to our sessions to help you reach your full potential.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Trisha Souza

Trisha Souza

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am authentic and transparent and I enjoy doing all that I can to make my clients feel comfortable and safe.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Audrey Karitani

Audrey Karitani

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm here to learn what is important to you and help guide you through any challenges you may have that are preventing you from living authentically and without fear.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katherine Gonzalez-Camacho

Katherine Gonzalez-Camacho

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


My clients describe me as relatable, supportive, and easy to open up to. As a first-generation Latina and part of the same generation as many of my clients, I understand the unique pressures young adults face—from family expectations to finding your own path—and I’m here to help you navigate it all with empathy and real-world perspective.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Stress management, Women's issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Patrick Reeves

Dr. Patrick Reeves

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work collaboratively but I'm not passive—I'll offer observations, ask uncomfortable questions when necessary, and help you see patterns you might not see yourself.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Melissa Miller

Melissa Miller

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I aim to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel truly seen, heard, and empowered to navigate change with resilience and hope.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lemlem Payne

Lemlem Payne

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My current practice is rooted in meeting the clients "where they are," working cohesively to untangle inner conflicts...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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
Katy Waldorf

Katy Waldorf

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I specialize in treating ADHD, PTSD, anxiety, and depression with a focus on individualized medication management and holistic well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Lindy Johnson

Lindy Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach is deeply rooted in Attachment Theory and childhood trauma experiences that inform the way we experience the world around us.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leonardo Garcia

Leonardo Garcia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Visalia, CA


“Additionally, for longer-term treatment, utilize sand tray, expressive arts, mindfulness, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and other treatment modalities tailored to each client.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Claudia Menjivar

Claudia Menjivar

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I approach therapy and the client with hope and optimism. I am here to provide concrete tools and help you understand your symptoms better.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amanda Smith

Amanda Smith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“There are times when a person feels emotionally "stuck" and feel there is no way to undo it. I know this view well myself!”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gabriela Delgado

Gabriela Delgado

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a licensed therapy who works with adults navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions. I bring a thoughtful, compassionate approach to therapy and prioritize creating a space where clients feel safe, understood, and supported. I believe therapy should feel collaborative and human—not rushed or judgmental. My goal is to help you feel more connected to yourself while building insight and tools that support meaningful, lasting change.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ali Roth

Ali Roth

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in helping clients identify and shift patterns that may have once served as protection but are now holding them back.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Creative, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Candace Young

Candace Young

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and I help people live the life they talk about with their friends.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Maryam Gulraiz

Maryam Gulraiz

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Santa Ana, CA


“Maryam is a board-certified PMHNP who utilizes a team-based approach and works together with her clients to personalize their treatment plans.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Neda Panahandeh

Neda Panahandeh

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I aim to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where clients feel emotionally held and understood.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rosalba Gonzalez

Rosalba Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I received my masters degree in Social Work from CSU Bakersfield. I have been working with children and adolescents for the past five years. My work is person-centered, who are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationships, and life transitions.

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tanya Fernandez

Tanya Fernandez

Therapist

Virtual • Redlands, CA


“I believe deep down we all have the wisdom we need—sometimes we just need a safe, compassionate space to reconnect with it.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 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
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
Arlette Large

Arlette Large

Therapist

Virtual • Eureka, CA


“I know healing isn't linear—everyone's path looks different—and my goal is to meet you exactly where you are with empathy and practical guidance.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

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

Number of therapists within 20 miles of Palo Alto, CA
There are over 27 therapists in Palo Alto, CA accepting new patients.
27+
Average years in practice
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13 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 96%Anxiety
  • 93%Relationship issues
  • 89%Depression
  • 81%Stress management
  • 78%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 96%Aetna
  • 81%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 63%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 56%Blue Shield of California
  • 52%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 96%English
  • 11%Spanish
  • 7%French
  • 7%Hebrew
  • 7%Mandarin
How they see their clients
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  • 96%In-person or online
  • 4%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 70%Woman
  • 26%Man
  • 4%Non-binary
License types
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  • 67%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 15%Clinical Psychologist
  • 15%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 4%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 37%Family therapy
  • 19%Couples therapy
  • 15%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 an Anxiety Therapist in Palo Alto, CA

Searching for therapists in Palo Alto starts with knowing what kind of support you want and which therapist may fit that need. People often look for help with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, work stress, grief, or life transitions. As you compare therapists, look for listed specialties that match what you want to address. A therapist’s bio can also show whether they use approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, trauma-informed care, or couples therapy.

Palo Alto has local therapists across areas like Downtown, Midtown, and Professorville, but nearby availability may vary by schedule, office location, and specialty. Virtual therapy can expand your options across California while still letting you work with a therapist licensed to provide care in the state. When narrowing your search, consider whether a therapist is accepting new patients, offers appointments that fit your calendar, and provides a free phone consultation. Reading profiles before booking can help you compare communication style, session structure, and what to expect from the first visit.

Therapy in Palo Alto 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 your first appointment. Headway helps you find Palo Alto therapists who match your preferences and are accepting new patients. You can enter your insurance details to confirm whether a specific therapist takes your plan. You can enter your insurance details, review estimated costs, compare therapist bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

If you're experiencing or worried about violence, threats, or coercion in your relationship, couples therapy isn't usually the right starting point — individual support is safer. The National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.

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