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Top family therapists in Stockton, CA

Strengthen family bonds in Stockton with evidence-based therapy from 3,354 licensed providers. Headway connects you with warm, solution-oriented therapists who specialize in family dynamics, communication, and conflict resolution. Access virtual or in-person sessions with average savings of 75% through insurance.

Brandi Rivera

Brandi Rivera

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and practical. I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard and understood...”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rita Avedissian

Rita Avedissian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I listen beyond words, attune to what's unspoken, and help you make sense of your inner world in ways that feel meaningful and empowering.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Shannon Baird

Shannon Baird

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am dedicated to helping individuals make meaningful, lasting changes by developing coping skills that fit their unique life experiences. With over 20 years of experience in addiction treatment and mental health services, I bring a grounded, compassionate, and client‐centered approach to therapy. I believe that you know yourself better than anyone else, and my role is to support you in uncovering your strengths, healing from past experiences, and building a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling.

My specialties include substance use disorders, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, and co‐occurring mental health challenges. I am committed to helping clients improve their relationships, reduce stress, and strengthen their sense of self‐worth. I focus on the whole person—mind, body, and environment—because growth in one area naturally supports growth in all others.

Family issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Adam Sheck

Dr. Adam Sheck

Psychologist

Virtual • San Clemente, CA


“I've been a Clinical Psychologist for almost 30 years and still love supporting my clients in living a fulfilling life.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Malaena Waldman

Malaena Waldman

Therapist

Virtual • California


With a Masters in Holistic Counseling Psychology as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and with a Masters Certification in Intuitive and Energy Medicine (MIM) I offer an integrative approach that blends evidence based therapeutic modalities with psycho-spiritual practices to support healing, growth, and transformation for personal and spiritual development.

Family issues, Anxiety, Eating disorders, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joy Zembruski

Joy Zembruski

Therapist

Virtual • California


“In your first therapy session, you can expect a welcoming, low-pressure environment focused on introductory questions and building rapport.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
William Jacob Kavanaugh

William Jacob Kavanaugh

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My presence is warm and grounded, and my approach focuses on helping you make sense of your feelings and create a life that you feel good about.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Vikky Joma

Vikky Joma

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I utilize an integrative therapeutic approach grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Family Systems Theory, and strengths-based interventions...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Doris Rogers

Doris Rogers

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I initially work with clients to determine their goals in therapy. How do they want to see their life change as a result of being in therapy?”
Family issues, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kimberly Gomez

Kimberly Gomez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Kimberly is a licensed, trauma-informed bilingual (in Spanish) therapist who specializes in working with adolescents, young adults, and adults by providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy to support emotional and mental well-being.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yashwanthi Mirji

Yashwanthi Mirji

Therapist

Virtual • Simi Valley, CA


“My treatment approach is a blend of psychodynamic and cognitive interventions, working collaboratively with clients to provide relief from trauma related anxiety and depression.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cody Elder

Cody Elder

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I love working with those who have difficulties around feeling overwhelmed by life's uncertainty and want to seek their true strength and purpose.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sara Cote

Sara Cote

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Newhall, CA


“I will offer you a supportive, compassionate environment along with tools and a direct approach to help you overcome your challenges.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Maureen Okere

Maureen Okere

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, holistic, and empowering. I work collaboratively with clients to understand what's going on beneath the surface and to build practical tools for change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Andres Ruiz

Andres Ruiz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is supportive, practical, and collaborative, with a focus on helping you better understand yourself, develop effective coping skills, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful changes in your life.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Monica Pulido

Monica Pulido

Therapist

Virtual • California


“In my work, I hope to offer you a safe, warm, and empathetic space where you can share your feelings but also feel empowered to make the changes necessary to live a more meaningful life.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Michelle Kennedy

Michelle Kennedy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a warm, empathetic, and compassionate listener cradled with a sense of deep optimism and genuine curiosity that comes from my own life experiences.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Miriam Achilefu

Miriam Achilefu

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered mental health care to individuals across California. With a background in both nursing and psychiatry, I specialize in diagnosing, treating, and supporting patients with a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and more.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jeremiah Hein

Jeremiah Hein

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi. I've been working as a therapist for 9 years. I have my AA in Sociology from Miracosta College, my BA in Psychology from Cal State Long Beach, and my MSW (Master of Social Work) from Cal State San Marcos. I assist people in dealing with stress from work, relationships, etc. I help people process unresolved trauma, grief, etc. I can help utilize the strengths you have, develop new strengths, in helping you live the most meaningful life in what that means to you.

Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Josephine Koger

Josephine Koger

Therapist

Virtual • Thousand Oaks, CA


“I have specific training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which helps to open ways for paradigm shifts that release individuals from the negative complications of their trauma.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Panic disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robin Amidon

Robin Amidon

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I've always believed that real change comes from listening deeply and meeting people where they are.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Michelle Waters

Michelle Waters

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 17 years of experience, and I work with teens through older adults navigating loss, divorce, aging, trauma, and substance use.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Amada Adame

Amada Adame

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is integrative, combining a strengths-based approach along with trauma informed therapies.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Claudia Estrada

Claudia Estrada

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Her approach is warm, supportive, and holistic, helping clients explore the root of their challenges while building practical coping skills.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Carole Cassidy

Carole Cassidy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer a compassionate ear, and a willingness to truly listen in order to understand fully what you are experiencing.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Michelle Cambi

Michelle Cambi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I enjoy supporting folks working through issues such as anxiety, depression, transitional phases of life, anger, grief, chronic illness, and military families/spouses.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Damo

Ashley Damo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I leverage evidence-based psychological approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy and strengths-based therapy to provide supportive, direct, and compassionate clinical care to my clients.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nhat Ngo

Nhat Ngo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe a therapist's role is not to "fix" someone's problem(s) but rather to empower the individual to make changes that are best for him/her...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jolene Jensen

Jolene Jensen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I see life challenges as tools to learn, grow, evolve and find new purpose, empathy, depth and meaning.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christina Strom

Christina Strom

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a client centered therapist, meaning I want to meet you where you are. Down to earth, gentle, honest, and transparent...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Zavala

Jessica Zavala

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is warm, direct, and collaborative. I believe therapy should be a space where clients feel genuinely understood and supported while also being challenged to grow.”
Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Yang Jiang

Yang Jiang

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a presence that is direct, grounded, and strategically insightful. I don't believe in circling the same ground indefinitely.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Shawn Silverstein

Dr. Shawn Silverstein

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I approach all of the clinical work I do with cultural humility. I conceptualize my work with each client utilizing an eclectic approach that combines elements of Psychodynamic/Self-Psychological approaches, Motivational Interviewing and with...”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Mark Bourassa

Mark Bourassa

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am analytical, direct, but also sensitive, and the work I do draws from deep psychoanalytic thinking as much as it does from practical approaches (i.e. solution-focused therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy).”
Family issues, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kasey Phillips

Kasey Phillips

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is holistic and creative. I draw on integrative methods including somatic work, expressive arts and EMDR.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Andrew Vandernoot

Dr. Andrew Vandernoot

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My training is from a psychodynamic perspective, offering insight-oriented therapy for adolescents, young adults, and adults seeking help beyond short-term solutions.”
Family issues, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeanine Yoder

Jeanine Yoder

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fresno, CA


“As a psychodynamic and attachment-based therapist, I help clients explore how early relational experiences and unconscious patterns influence their current emotions, behaviors, and relationships.”
Family issues, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, OCD
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marco Zacarias

Marco Zacarias

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello, I am Marco, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 8 years of experience supporting clients from all backgrounds. My areas of focus include men's issues, anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, and psychotic disorders. I believe the most effective therapy is rooted in authenticity and mutual respect. My approach is collaborative and direct; I provide a safe, honest space to explore your challenges, focusing on practical truths rather than avoidance.

Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rachel Jenkins Stevens

Rachel Jenkins Stevens

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm listening for feelings, themes, patterns, and especially experiences that haven't been articulated or spoken out loud yet.”
Family issues, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our family therapists in Stockton, CA

Number of therapists serving Stockton, CA
There are over 3,332 therapists in Stockton, CA accepting new patients.
3,332+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 90%Stress management
  • 87%Relationship issues
  • 85%Family issues
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 85%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 82%Cigna
  • 79%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 73%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 19%Spanish
  • 2%Farsi
  • 1%Mandarin
  • 1%Russian
How they see their clients
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  • 88%Online only
  • 12%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 20%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 56%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 27%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 6%Clinical Psychologist
  • 6%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 5%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Family therapy
  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 42%Couples therapy
  • 28%Child or adolescent therapy

Frequently asked questions

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Find the right counselor for your family

Headway makes it easier to find family-focused support — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Family Therapist in Stockton

Searching for family therapists in Stockton starts with finding someone trained to support the relationships and patterns within a family system. Family therapy can help with parenting conflict, adolescent struggles, blended family dynamics, communication across generations, and major life changes that affect the household. Look for a therapist whose bio mentions family counseling, marriage and family therapy, or experience working with more than one family member at a time. Licensed marriage and family therapists often have specific training in relational care, which means they focus on how people interact with each other, not just one person’s concerns.

In a mid-size city like Stockton, the right fit may depend on both clinical focus and logistics. Some families prefer in-person therapy in Stockton, while others use virtual sessions to make scheduling easier across work, school, and caregiving needs. Family therapy may include the full family, parent-child sessions, couples counseling, or individual sessions with one member, so it helps to ask how the therapist structures care before booking. Review therapist profiles for availability, session format, specialties, and communication style to narrow your options with more confidence.

Counseling in Stockton, CA can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before starting care. Headway helps you find Stockton therapists who are accepting new patients, compare bios, check insurance, see estimated out-of-pocket costs, 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.

If anyone in your family is experiencing or worried about abuse, threats, or coercion, joint family or couples therapy usually isn't the right starting point — individual support is safer. The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (1-800-422-4453) and National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788\) can help you think through next steps.

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