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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 8,613 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 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Susanne Ebert-Khosla

Susanne Ebert-Khosla

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 12 mi away • Palo Alto, CA


“I provide you with the safe and secure space in which you can explore unresolved and painful feelings that keep you stuck.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Josie Valderrama

Dr. Josie Valderrama

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • 14 mi away • San Francisco, CA


“I believe the real work happens in the thirteen days between appointments, when learning is practiced in your real world!”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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 3 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
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
Clementine Brown

Clementine Brown

Therapist

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


“I use a Liberation Psychology approach which means we often explore how we have internalized society's oppressive systems and how we can get you as free as possible from internalized and external forms of oppression.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Cristina LaFarre

Dr. 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 10 insurance carriers
Jennifer Margolis

Jennifer Margolis

Psychologist

In-person • 15 mi away • San Francisco, 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
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
Andrea Bass

Andrea Bass

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • San Francisco, 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 3 insurance carriers
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 3 insurance carriers
Hannah Rudsten

Hannah Rudsten

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 17 mi away • San Francisco, 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
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
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, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 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
Peter Sherlock

Peter Sherlock

Psychologist

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


Hi! My name is Peter Sherlock, and I’m a licensed clinical psychologist (PsyD) practicing in the San Francisco Bay Area, though I see clients statewide via telehealth. My approach to therapy is warm, focused, and tailored to your needs. I will support you every step of the way as you develop the skills you need to live life in a way that feels right to you. My main areas of focus are depression, anxiety, mood disorders, and addiction.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Erik Kahn

Erik Kahn

Therapist

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


I’m a licensed therapist trained in somatic psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies. I work with individuals, couples, and men, supporting clients with anxiety (including social anxiety), depression, ADHD, relationship challenges, trauma, and life transitions. I also help people navigating loneliness, work-related stress, and cultural or identity-related experiences, including multiracial relationships. My goal is to help people better understand themselves, their patterns, and how they relate to others. I tend to be warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative, while also being direct when it’s helpful.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues
Creative, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 3 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 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 9 insurance carriers
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 11 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
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
Svetlana Tikhonova

Svetlana Tikhonova

Therapist

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


“I believe therapy is a collaborative process, and I try to create a safe space where even the most uncomfortable topics and life experiences are welcome to be seen and understood with respect.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Katherine Mancera

Katherine Mancera

Therapist

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


Anxiety and perfectionism have turned your mind into a battleground. Your inner critic nitpicks every interaction, leaving you exhausted by thoughts of “Damnit, why can’t I just be better!” Painful memories get louder, no matter how hard you try to ignore them. Daily invalidations of your Latina, queer, or immigrant identity sting, and you feel isolated as you keep your suffering to yourself. You’ve tried everything: doom scrolling, drinking, and self-help books, but nothing has worked. You're left feeling hopeless and weighed down.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
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
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 8 insurance carriers
Jim Torrens

Jim Torrens

Therapist

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


I have found a calling that allows me to bring my full self – head, heart, and soul – to my work.

I found this calling after a fulfilling career in social services. In addition to working as a teacher, program manager, policy advocate, and peer counselor, I have also married, raised a family, coached youth sports, and pursued mindful self-care, creativity, and personal growth.

I earned my Bachelor’s in English from Harvard and my Master’s in Counseling Psychology from The Wright Institute.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Men's issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dong Bui

Dong Bui

Therapist

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


I'm an LCSW and been in private practice since 2019. Most of my experience is in community mental health, supporting symptom management of trauma, depression and anxiety.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Linda Fong

Linda Fong

Therapist

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


Are you in life transition or coping with anxiety and stress ? Are you searching for deeper meaning to feel more joy and peace? Are you going through life’s uncertainty due to factors of life transition, illness, aging, identity crisis, retirement, loss of loved ones, financial stress, women’s hormonal changes? Do you want more Meaningful positive experiences and becoming your Best Authentic Self?

I am here to provide you with compassionate care, kindness and psychological and emotional support. You deserve to experience peace of mind and wellness. Life invites growth through transitions which require us to change and make tough decisions. am here to support you to THRIVE in times of change.

About Me:

I am guided by my values of Compassion, Wisdom, Healing and Empowerment. My focus is helping people THRIVE in healthy lifestyle and wellbeing.

I practice Ayurveda, a holistic lifestyle system from India that promotes balance of mind, body, and spirit through daily habits, nutrition, and self-care.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mayra Ruelas-Ramirez

Mayra Ruelas-Ramirez

Therapist

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


“I believe the best healing is done in relationships, which can be done through the client-therapist relationship or by bringing family members together.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Austin Nystrom

Austin Nystrom

Therapist

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


“I seek to help my clients thrive within their community and experience a grounded and vital sense of connectedness to self and all others.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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
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 3 insurance carriers
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 11 insurance carriers

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 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Laurel Fujii

Laurel Fujii

Therapist

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

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cheri Hui-Meng Tsai

Cheri Hui-Meng Tsai

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 21 mi away • Berkeley, CA


“Through two humans interacting, it will increase self-knowledge, develop emotional skills and activate hidden potential.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
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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 44 therapists in San Mateo, CA accepting new patients.
44+
Average years in practice
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11 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 95%Anxiety
  • 93%Stress management
  • 91%Relationship issues
  • 91%Depression
  • 86%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 55%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 48%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 48%Providence Health Plan
  • 43%Curative
Languages spoken
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  • 100%English
  • 9%Spanish
  • 7%Mandarin
  • 5%Cantonese
  • 5%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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  • 61%Woman
  • 34%Man
  • 5%Non-binary
License types
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  • 55%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 18%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 14%Clinical Psychologist
  • 9%Nurse Practitioner
  • 5%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Treatment approaches
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  • 98%Individual therapy
  • 30%Child or adolescent therapy
  • 30%Family therapy
  • 23%Couples therapy

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Factors to Consider When Choosing a 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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