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Top therapists in San Mateo, CA accepting new patients

Find mental health support in San Mateo across neighborhoods like Downtown, Laurel Heights, and Hillside. Headway connects you with 8,697 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions. With 70+ insurance plans accepted, many patients pay as low as $0 per session.

Chally Grundwag

Chally Grundwag

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • <1 mi away • San Mateo, CA


Hello,

I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist in California. My goal as a therapist is to support you in your journey to regain trust in your unique strengths and overcome life's challenging situations, and help you make your life happier and more meaningful. My style is warm, collaborative, and culturally sensitive.

I have been in practice for over a decade, and work with a wide range of conditions including trauma, depression and complex life transitions.

Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Judith Lucia Albano

Judith Lucia Albano

Therapist

In-person • 9.1 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I bring a real, attentive, and compassionate presence to therapy. I value building trust and creating a space where you can feel comfortable being yourself.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kandalena Ary

Dr. Kandalena Ary

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 7.4 mi away • Redwood City, CA


“Working in partnership to provide individual, family, couples, and co-parenting services to support working towards therapeutic goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Veronneau

Rachel Veronneau

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 11 mi away • Menlo Park, CA


I enjoy being part of a client's process of learning ways to make their life work and help them feel good about themselves. I have psychiatric, educational, and life experience of 20 years in the field. This is dynamic counseling involving new tool and ways to look at situations. The 60 minutes session will give you at least one tool to help you do your life in a different way. Then we refine tools the next week. Goal setting and review will be part of your therapy work.

Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management, Women's issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amilia Rodriguez

Amilia Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 13 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I take a holistic, client-centered approach rooted in Gestalt principles, focusing on mind, body, and emotions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samuel Khanukayev

Samuel Khanukayev

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“Multicultural and bilingual elements of my identity, and a history of enduring ethnic discrimination and immigration, significantly inform how I listen to my clients...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pardeep Gill

Pardeep Gill

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • Fremont, CA


“I listen first and prescribe thoughtfully. Before recommending medication, I want to understand the full picture...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cristina LaFarre

Cristina LaFarre

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“Seeking help for your mental health is a sign of strength, and I am proud of people who advocate for their well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jennifer Margolis

Jennifer Margolis

Psychologist

In-person • 15 mi away • Oakland, CA


The clients in my practice describe my style as warm, thoughtful and creative. I work in a relational style, where I believe in tailoring each course of therapy to the needs of each individual.

I earned a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies and a Master of Art Therapy from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

I work most frequently with relationship issues, depression, anxiety, parenting/post-partum, creative blocks and existential issues.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alecia Singer

Alecia Singer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • San Francisco, CA


I’m a licensed therapist in San Francisco with over 15 years in private practice. I specialize in Eating disorders, body image and trauma and work primarily with adults who are exhausted by the cycle of restriction, compulsive eating, shame and self criticism and are ready for something to genuinely shift. My training includes, IFS, Somatic therapy, EMDR, CBT and Expressive Arts therapy, which means we will not only engage in supportive talk therapy, but also have real tools to work with. My clients often express that not only do they heal and find peace with food, disordered eating and body image, but they also become more able to feel and tolerate emotions and regulate moods, while building trust in their bodies and discover true hungers, desires and enhance creativity and vitality. This can lead to more ease and comfort in your own skin, with the potential of more meaningful work and healthy relationships.

Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Jess Piasecki

Jess Piasecki

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Oakland, CA


“I offer a space where you don't have to filter or perform—where we can slow things down and make sense of what's coming up for you.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Creative, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Hong Zhang

Hong Zhang

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Los Altos, CA


“My specialty is the multicultural treatment of adolescents and adults with anxiety, grief, loss, and trauma.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Kristina Kenyon

Kristina Kenyon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I strive to be the kind of therapist I would want—compassionate, relatable, and actively engaged in the process.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Camille Lendormy

Camille Lendormy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“My approach to providing care includes empathetic listening, unconditional positive regard, transparency and radical curiosity.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Thomas Browne

Dr. Thomas Browne

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“They usually tell me that they feel comfortable with me as a professional, heard, not judged, and respected.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Reina Turner

Reina Turner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • San Francisco, CA


Hi! I’m Reina and I’m a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I’m also a Bay Area native, an unapologetic cat lover, a self proclaimed expert of silly reality tv shows, and mom to a sweet, silly little 5 year old.

I work with awesome, fierce women at various stages of motherhood who look like they have it all together on the outside but internally feel like they're consumed with spinning thoughts and worry they're doing it all wrong.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lukas Novak

Lukas Novak

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“Much of our work will hinge on the relationship. Good therapy needs a real one - a place where you can think out loud, say what you don't usually say, and hear honest feedback about what might be going on.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Douglas Glen

Douglas Glen

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I look to develop sessions with prospective clients by building a collaborative, supportive and empowering relationship.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Benjamin Molland

Dr. Benjamin Molland

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I believe that understanding how your past shapes your current patterns — in relationships, in your sense of self, in the ways you get stuck — is the foundation for lasting change.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Barclay Kenyon

Barclay Kenyon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“My practice emphasizes a direct approach and quick results, and clients typically see myriad types of improvement in their lives soon after commencing therapy.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Andrea Bass

Andrea Bass

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Pasadena, CA


“In our healing journey together, connection to our emotions, our body (somatic mindfulness), our creativity and life force brings deeper relationships with others and a greater connection to ourselves.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Jessica Nasrah

Jessica Nasrah

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • San Francisco, CA


I have experience working with a wide range of clients and disorders, ranging from children to older adults across various cultures and occupations. I focus mainly on helping clients through trauma, ADHD difficulties, and sexual issues.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Stephanie Denton

Stephanie Denton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I take a psychodynamic and trauma-informed approach, meaning we look at how past experiences and relationships may still be influencing your present-day emotions and connections.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melody Claiborne

Melody Claiborne

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Oakland, CA


“My approach is structured and results-oriented. I prioritize getting you the right treatment quickly...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Haynes

Rachel Haynes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Hayward, CA


“My approach is collaborative and compassionate, and I strive to see the world through your perspective while helping you move toward the person you want to be.”
Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jean-Frederic Aboudarham

Jean-Frederic Aboudarham

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Mountain View, CA


“I believe that the most part of our daily feelings and emotional states are driven by our thoughts, conscious and unconscious...”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Meghan Fuller

Dr. Meghan Fuller

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Oakland, CA


“My work is grounded in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches, with careful attention to development, attachment, trauma, and the complexity of each individual's inner life.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Eli Benway

Eli Benway

Therapist

In-person • 18 mi away • Oakland, CA


“I'm passionate about working with adults from marginalized communities, and I have a particular affinity for supporting queer and trans folks.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Laya Fatemeh Jamali

Laya Fatemeh Jamali

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Oakland, CA


“My approach is relational, trauma-informed, and depth-oriented. I integrate psychodynamic and Jungian perspectives with mindfulness and somatic awareness...”
Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mark Abelson

Mark Abelson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 18 mi away • Oakland, CA


Hi, I'm Mark.

I work with adolescents, teens, young adults, and adults who struggle with anxiety, depression, anger, and relationships.

If you feel overwhelmed by emotions, we can face these challenges together with a good plan and the right tools. I have a lot of experience working with neurodiversity, anxiety, and self-harm.

Therapy can expand and strengthen your network of support, especially during difficult times. Reach out today--I'd love to answer any questions and share more.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Larissa Tam

Larissa Tam

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • Alameda, CA


“My practice is rooted in creating a safe, compassionate, and neurodiversity-affirming space where clients can explore their emotions, build resilience, and develop practical skills for daily life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Jennifer Warburg

Jennifer Warburg

Therapist

In-person • 17 mi away • San Francisco, CA


Welcome, I'm Jenn. I am glad you are here. Slowing down and considering your own support can be difficult for many of the folks I work with, and you’ve taken the first step.

My clients tend to be smart, quirky, thoughtful, community-minded professionals. They are also often perfectionists who expect a lot from themselves. Anxiety, depression, dissatisfaction in work and relationships, and burnout can arise when you relate to yourself critically or chronically minimize your own needs.

A licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I offer depth-oriented psychotherapy for adults. I welcome your present challenges, lifetime of experiences, and unique inner world and offer a space where even the most confusing and distressing concerns can be met with warmth and intelligence. I work to model and support you in relating to yourself with kindness and with clear-eyes. From there, you may better connect with your own wisdom and find you can make more confident and kind choices in your relationships and career.

I hold an M.A. in counseling psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies where I trained in holistic approaches to healing emotional pain.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laurel Fujii

Laurel Fujii

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 20 mi away • Oakland, CA


“I work with Asian American and mixed-race BIPOC adults, and I specialize in racial trauma, PTSD, intergenerational conflict, career burn out, and identity.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Siobhán Cassidy

Siobhán Cassidy

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 16 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I approach everyone as a fellow human & use my bubbly personality, genuine curiosity, & compassion to develop rapport.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashraf Khater

Ashraf Khater

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Oakland, CA


I have a deep commitment to seeing people flourish in relationship to themselves, and to others. For many of us, we have some sense of what makes relationships great and what makes them terrible. Knowing and experiencing what makes great relationships stronger, and what turns terrible relationships around, is where I can work alongside you. As someone who has been stepped in Attachment science, I love allowing for people to make more coherent sense of their internal world, to build or restore bonds with others.

Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Claudia Andrade

Claudia Andrade

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Oakland, CA


“I really care about creating a space where people feel seen and not judged, especially if that hasn't always been their experience before.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heidi Wells

Heidi Wells

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • Oakland, CA


“My style is warm, collaborative, compassionate, and supportive. I have a relational and client-centered approach.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Skye Nashelsky

Skye Nashelsky

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 15 mi away • San Francisco, CA


There are multiple forms and layers of oppression that impact our daily lives and self worth. I support clients in acknowledging and addressing shame, grief, trauma, and anxiety. I specialize in issues concerning gender, sexuality, intimacy, relationships, and identity. As your therapist, I act as a support working collaboratively alongside you to identify goals, action steps and interventions tailored specifically to your individual needs and identity.

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Robyn Medcalf

Robyn Medcalf

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Los Altos, CA


“With over 35 years of experience, Robyn is a warm and seasoned guide dedicated to helping people find healing and hope.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gabriel Thibaut De Maisieres

Gabriel Thibaut De Maisieres

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Oakland, CA


“My mission is to help people to be more themselves by challenging their limitations and empower them.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of San Mateo, CA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of San Mateo, CA
There are over 49 therapists in San Mateo, CA accepting new patients.
49+
Average years in practice
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12 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 94%Anxiety
  • 94%Relationship issues
  • 94%Depression
  • 92%Stress management
  • 88%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 96%Aetna
  • 49%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 49%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 49%Providence Health Plan
  • 33%Cigna
Languages spoken
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  • 98%English
  • 8%Spanish
  • 6%Hebrew
  • 4%French
  • 4%Mandarin
How they see their clients
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  • 90%In-person or online
  • 10%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 67%Woman
  • 27%Man
  • 6%Non-binary
License types
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  • 55%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 18%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 14%Clinical Psychologist
  • 8%Nurse Practitioner
  • 4%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 98%Individual therapy
  • 27%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 27%Family therapy
  • 18%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 Mental Health Therapist in San Mateo

Searching for therapists in San Mateo starts with finding someone whose training fits the support you want. Therapists often list experience with concerns like anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, trauma, and life transitions. As you compare options, look for specialties and therapy approaches that match your needs, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or trauma-informed care. A therapist’s bio can also show how they structure sessions and what you can expect from their approach.

In a smaller city like San Mateo, local appointment options may vary by neighborhood, schedule, and in-person availability. Virtual therapy can expand your search to more California therapists while still giving you access to care from home. When narrowing your options, consider whether a therapist is accepting new patients, offers appointment times that fit your calendar, and provides a free phone consultation. Reading profiles before booking can help you compare communication style, areas of focus, and whether the therapist’s experience matches what you want to address.

Therapy in San Mateo 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 find San Mateo therapists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, see estimated out-of-pocket costs before booking, and choose between virtual and in-person appointments. You can browse therapists, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

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