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Top therapists in California accepting new patients

Headway brings mental health support to California residents with 8,436 empowering providers ready to help. With sessions available virtually or in-person and accepted by 70+ insurance plans, many clients save significantly on their mental health care.

Denise Gotthardt

Denise Gotthardt

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a trauma-informed, client-centered therapist with over 20 years of experience supporting adults and adolescents through anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Morgan Brizendine

Morgan Brizendine

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in addiction, trauma, and attachment issues, using EMDR, IFS, CBT, and trauma-informed care.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Juanita Guevara

Juanita Guevara

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in empowerment through therapy, supporting clients in reclaiming their voice and agency in their lives.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sarkis Anthony Vartan

Sarkis Anthony Vartan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative, direct, and solution-oriented. I believe therapy should provide clarity, practical tools, and meaningful progress.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brent Kornish

Brent Kornish

Therapist

Virtual • Berkeley, CA


“I primarily support adults, including veterans, active-duty military, law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, and other first responders who are navigating depression, anxiety, anger, relationship struggles, life transitions, or the lasting effects of...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD
Inquisitive, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Keala Zane

Keala Zane

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My communication style is collaborative, personable, and nonjudgmental. I am authentic and genuine and truly believe in my clients.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Grace DeVoll

Grace DeVoll

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide values-focused, trauma-informed therapy to adults and partners seeking to deepen their relationships, expand possibilities, and improve their sense of agency over their lives.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Celeste Gallegos Vazquez

Celeste Gallegos Vazquez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Alhambra, CA


“My practice is grounded in compassion and strengths-based principles, and I firmly believe in the power of community and connection as pathways to healing and personal growth.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Moina Khan

Moina Khan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fountain Valley, CA


“I believe strongly in the therapeutic alliance, founded on mutual trust, engagement, and belief in the process of therapy.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amber Mitchell

Amber Mitchell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Santa Monica, CA


“I am committed to the practice of being open-minded and non-judgmental, no pressure no matter the situation.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Nadia Thalji

Dr. Nadia Thalji

Psychologist

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive. I integrate psychodynamic, Jungian, trauma-informed, somatic, mindfulness-based, and relational therapies...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Rooha Rowhani

Dr. Rooha Rowhani

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I work collaboratively with my clients, recognizing them as the experts of their lived experiences...”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Thomas McDonagh

Thomas McDonagh

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • San Francisco, CA


“My style is collaborative, structured, and focused on helping you better understand patterns that keep you stuck.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues, OCD
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dara Fields

Dara Fields

Therapist

Virtual • Redding, CA


“I receive supervision in these modalities myself, so that you have the most updated therapy available.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jason Pon

Jason Pon

Therapist

Virtual • California


People matter. You matter.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am excited to be a part of your journey towards emotional health and flourishing, as well as deepening your relationships. I believe hope can be found for you, and by supporting your growth, we can discover the possibilities for finding healing and building empowerment!

My goal is to provide you a safe space to be genuinely yourself. Rather than getting lost in clinical language I believe that we will best connect by being human, and that through our work together you will grow your voice to shape your relationships and communicate effectively.

Together, we will identify your goals and even uncover the deeper needs that we can collaboratively work towards. As we work towards your ability to communicate about and effectively address your feelings, transform your relationships and behaviors, and build your sense of self, we can freely adapt our goals to fit your needs and growth!

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Mateo Leonardo

Mateo Leonardo

Therapist

Virtual • Long Beach, CA


“With over five years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), I specialize in helping men navigate the complexities of compulsive sexual behaviors to reclaim a life of integrity...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Yasha Rastgar

Dr. Yasha Rastgar

Psychiatrist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to work closely with you to develop a tailored treatment plan that promotes growth and progress.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Jennifer McCarthy

Jennifer McCarthy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Together, we will find which tools can best help to empower your ability to create real change and build a system of support that will nurture your mind, body, and spirit toward a more optimal state of being.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Alexis Smith

Alexis Smith

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“My approach to therapy is warm, open minded and authentic. My goal is to provide a safe space for my clients to explore their many identities as well as empower them to become their most true, authentic and unique selves.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zina Petrov

Zina Petrov

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring a calm presence and attune my pacing to what your unique nervous system needs, often asking for your permission to slow down or use grounding strategies.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kimberly Latigue

Kimberly Latigue

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help high achieving women who feel paralyzed by overachievement, people pleasing, perfectionism, and self criticism.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Arpi Isayan

Arpi Isayan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with adults who look "high-functioning" on the outside but feel overwhelmed on the inside—often dealing with anxiety, trauma, perfectionism, intrusive thoughts/OCD, ADHD, and self-esteem or body image concerns.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Perynn D'Alba

Dr. Perynn D'Alba

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My goal is create a space for people to feel they can question choices they make because that is how we grow and change.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Rachel Gordon

Rachel Gordon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is to help you feel more regulated and centered so that you can connect to yourself and others.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Karen Bardavid

Karen Bardavid

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I practice from a trauma-informed, strengths-based perspective, utilizing integrative techniques which include CBT, mindfulness practices, somatic approaches, psychodynamic, internal family systems and art therapy.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Bahareh Lazemizadeh

Bahareh Lazemizadeh

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Sacramento, CA


“I believe therapy should be a space where you feel genuinely seen, heard, and understood, without judgment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Christan Guerrero

Christan Guerrero

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should feel accessible — not like something you have to fit into your life, but something that actually supports the life you're building.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nata Oberg

Nata Oberg

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, human, and collaborative. I'm not going to stare at you blankly while you talk or bombard you with psychobabble.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Jordan

Mary Jordan

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“As a 1st generation FIlipinx American with lived experience in multicultural relationships in Western society, I can help.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Aurora Graham

Aurora Graham

Therapist

Virtual • California


Do you feel stuck or overwhelmed by circumstances that feel impossible? I help people get unstuck from what’s holding them back. My goal is for you to have more freedom and live an authentic, fulfilling life. We’ll work together to create a respectful and affirming environment for healing. As a queer therapist, I aim to provide inclusive care for folks from diverse backgrounds. I have supported people facing various challenges and am especially interested in working with survivors of trauma, grief, narcissistic abuse, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, and those struggling with anxiety.

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Karpman

Jennifer Karpman

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Clarita, CA


I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been practicing for over 17 years. I have extensive experience working with trauma, anxiety, and depression. I enjoy working with young adults who are transitioning to adulthood and young moms who need support dealing with every day issues. I am trained in Exposure and Response Prevention to treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Wen Soon

Wen Soon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My speciality is language and helping you understand how the way you speak to yourself and others influence your mental health.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Daniel Ringhoff

Dr. Daniel Ringhoff

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I approach every client with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, recognizing that you are the expert on your own life.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Arakel Aristakessian

Arakel Aristakessian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My communication style is warm, respectful, and collaborative. I aim to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard and understood.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Trent Keatley

Trent Keatley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to provide you useful tools/skills while helping you find and trust your own inner wisdom to live your most authentic life.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Scarlett Quenette

Scarlett Quenette

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


“I'm a nurturing and calming presence, and despite my professionalism I'm not afraid to joke and laugh with you.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Grace Collins

Grace Collins

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • La Jolla, CA


“Grace prides herself on her ability to connect with clients throughout the various stages of their healing.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tabitha Baldwin

Tabitha Baldwin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My treatment focus is on honoring the voice of those that I am privileged to partner with on the journey of healing.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kenesha Mitchell

Dr. Kenesha Mitchell

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m a therapist who believes you don’t have to navigate life’s challenges alone. My approach is client-centered, meaning we’ll work together to focus on your goals and what matters most to you. I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you feel comfortable being open and truly heard. Whether you’re dealing with stress, depression, trauma, grief, anxiety, or life transitions, I’m here to walk alongside you every step of the way.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our therapists serving California

Number of therapists serving California
There are over 8,411 therapists in California accepting new patients.
8,411+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 92%Depression
  • 88%Stress management
  • 82%Relationship issues
  • 79%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 79%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 76%Cigna
  • 75%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 66%Blue Shield of California
Languages spoken
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  • 97%English
  • 17%Spanish
  • 2%Farsi
  • 1%Mandarin
  • 1%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 89%Online only
  • 11%In-person or online
  • 1%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 80%Woman
  • 19%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 48%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 31%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 7%Clinical Psychologist
  • 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 6%Nurse Practitioner
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 37%Family therapy
  • 23%Couples therapy
  • 15%Child or adolescent therapy

Frequently asked questions

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Find the right therapist for you

Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in California

Searching for therapists in California means choosing from a wide and varied mental health care landscape. Available therapists and areas of focus can differ across urban, suburban, and rural parts of the state, so it helps to start with what you want support for. You might look for a therapist with experience in anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, or major life changes. From there, review each therapist’s listed specialties, therapy style, and background to see whether their training matches what you want from care.

Location and format also shape your search. In Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and other parts of California, you may find therapists who offer in-person sessions, virtual sessions, or both. Some people prefer meeting in an office, while others choose virtual appointments for schedule fit or access outside their immediate area. As you compare therapists, look at appointment availability, whether they offer a free phone consultation, and how they describe their approach. A therapist’s bio can help you understand what sessions may be like before you book.

The cost of therapy in California varies, and using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to lower session costs. Headway helps you find California therapists who are accepting new patients, match your preferences, and may take your insurance. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, and you can enter your plan details to see your estimated out-of-pocket cost before booking. From there, you can browse therapists, review bios, and book directly when you’re ready.

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