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Top therapists in California accepting new patients

Headway brings mental health support to California residents with 9,074 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.

Chelsea Walsh

Chelsea Walsh

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My adaptable and creative approach is rooted in empathy, deep listening, and evidence-based practices, all tailored to your lived experiences.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Teela Davis

Teela Davis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I prefer to utilize a clinical approach that enlists some of the strategies aligned with CBT but guided by principles outlined by positive psychology...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Nicole Priester

Dr. Nicole Priester

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a space where people feel validated, supported, and curious about their current stuck points, rather than self-critical for having them.”
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zelalem Hagos

Zelalem Hagos

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m especially passionate about creating a space where women of color feel seen, respected, and understood. Not just as clients, but as whole people with unique stories, cultures, values, and experiences. Whether you’re navigating relationships, work stress, life transitions, self-worth, or simply feeling overwhelmed, you don’t have to figure it all out alone. You’re welcome here, exactly as you are.

Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Ani Kamajian

Ani Kamajian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring a grounded, client-centered approach that supports stabilization, insight building, and long-term behavioral change, particularly for clients navigating co-occurring mental health and addiction challenges.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Renata Peterson

Renata Peterson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients can expect to leave sessions feeling heard, supported, and equipped with practical tools they can use right away.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Richard Myatt

Richard Myatt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fontana, CA


Respect, understanding, and compassion are balanced with training and experience that will facilitate the most healing process from start to finish. We all face challenges, and have unexpected life events that have the capacity to set us back. However, 25 years of experience working with children and adolescents, couples in crisis, men, and those with addictions has prepared me to be uniquely qualified to help you on a new journey..

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kaitlyn Oviedo

Kaitlyn Oviedo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I approach setting goals as a team approach. I want us both to understand what the goal of therapy is and how we can work together to meet that goal.”
Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Taide Mier-Vera

Dr. Taide Mier-Vera

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work to create a welcoming environment where you can feel safe expressing feelings and thoughts about your struggles, and we will also work on highlighting your strengths.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jeffrey Sundberg

Dr. Jeffrey Sundberg

Therapist

Virtual • California


“We collaborate on building a plan together. You decide what works and I will offer solutions from the empirical research.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Julia Maurer

Julia Maurer

Therapist

Virtual • Newport Beach, CA


“If you are seeking to explore a journey of transformation, I will provide a safe space that will guide your readiness for change through a collection of therapeutic tools and techniques.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Stephanie Straeter

Dr. Stephanie Straeter

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“Specifically, you will learn how and when to use strategies to manage stress, emotions, self-destructive behaviors, impulses and habits.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Vuong Vo

Vuong Vo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is both eclectic and integrative, which means I draw from a range of evidence-based methods rather than relying on a single model.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Stress management
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Candea Mosley

Candea Mosley

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“My approach to therapy is about creating a warm, supportive, and collaborative environment where we can explore both the joys and the pains of life.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Kate Sullivan

Kate Sullivan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Monrovia, CA


“I help people recognize the patterns holding them back, keeping them stuck, sick, and stressed out, and show them how they can safely + compassionately break out of the patterns.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Evangeline Alvarez

Evangeline Alvarez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Woodland Hills, CA


“I assist with helping clients to understand their emotions, break unhelpful patterns, and build practical skills for everyday life.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Macie Shelton

Macie Shelton

Therapist

Virtual • California


There are always solutions for problems that we encounter, even the problems that we have been stuck with for quite some time. Though, there is no quick fix or one-size approach either. Therapy is a collaborative healing process to improve functioning in several areas of our life. I will guide you through these challenges and provide you with the tools along the way. Collaboration is extremely important during the process to establish comfortable space to promote growth.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Juliette Portnoy

Juliette Portnoy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I create a warm, non judgmental therapy space to support you in recentering yourself to feel empowered in your healing and next steps.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Aspen Kling

Aspen Kling

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach blends practical, evidence-based tools with space to slow down, reflect, and make sense of what's going on beneath the surface.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Shelley Showalter

Dr. Shelley Showalter

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help you feel understood, gain insight into patterns affecting your experiences, and build practical tools to support growth and resilience.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ada Andrade

Ada Andrade

Therapist

Virtual • Ventura, CA


“It's essential for my client to know they can build a therapeutic relationship in an environment that is judgment free, empathetic, accepting, & validating their own thoughts & feelings.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Paula Soltani

Paula Soltani

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Walnut Creek, CA


“I pull from a variety of approaches, within a framework of strength-based, attachment theory, compassion focused and mindfulness and am committed to adapting to using what is most appropriate for you.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Anthone Jackson

Anthone Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Expect to feel heard. Expect to laugh. Expect to feel frustration. Expect to feel challenged. Expect to put in the work and expect to feel some growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Shannon Rodriguez

Shannon Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lake Elsinore, CA


“You can expect a safe space; where you can you feel comfortable creating personal goals for yourself and become the best version of yourself.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Hannah Horowitz

Hannah Horowitz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My primary intent is that our work aids you in cultivating connection with yourself and the deepest truths inside you.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kristina Schasker

Kristina Schasker

Therapist

Virtual • San Ramon, CA


“I help clients uncover the negative thought patterns and beliefs that are getting in the way of feeling balanced, happy and satisfied in their lives.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Angela Garcia

Angela Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • California


My name is Angela and I have over a decade of experience in working with families and individuals in a therapeutic setting. I am fluent in Spanish and have a diverse background. I take a client-centered, humanistic approach to treatment. I am fluent in CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and have a specialty in family dynamics.

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kameryn Rose

Kameryn Rose

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative and direct—focusing on unmasking, setting boundaries, and reclaiming your narrative from oppressive systems.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Natalya Sivashov

Natalya Sivashov

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I lived in 3 different countries throughout my formative years which has inspired in me a love for multiculturalism, open-heartedness, resilience, and a passion for helping people heal.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kelsey Gates

Kelsey Gates

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring creativity into sessions and strive to create a space that feels safe enough to be transformative.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Channing Dane

Channing Dane

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is passionate about creating a sex positive, nonjudgmental environment for those with a wide range of presentations...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Crystal Britt

Crystal Britt

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I love working with clients on improving self-worth, on lowering the amount of anxiety they feel daily, and helping them become more comfortable with their true selves.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Naomi Bell

Naomi Bell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapy style combines elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered therapy, and holistic approaches.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charles Wigle

Charles Wigle

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Chula Vista, CA


My name is Charles Wigle (pronounced "Why-gull") and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 35 years of experience. I work with individual adults.

I like to work with people who are experiencing a life transition such as in the areas of career or new life path, relationship and family structure such as divorce, empty nest and estrangement, health challenges, and later life issues such as loss, retirement, life review and search for meaning.

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Jazmin Alarcon

Jazmin Alarcon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where we can work together to understand your experiences, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful change.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Eating disorders, Family issues, Relationship issues
Direct, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Damien Beauchemin

Damien Beauchemin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring a lot of humor into my sessions because sometimes you need to laugh at the dark to remove its power.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Courtney Basch

Courtney Basch

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is integrative and trauma-informed, drawing from attachment-based and psychodynamic therapy, elements of CBT, ACT, somatic approaches, psychoeducation, and parts work to support both insight and practical, meaningful change.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Xiaowei Lu

Dr. Xiaowei Lu

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to provide a holistic framework for healing.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Carlson

Lisa Carlson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Santa Barbara, CA


“I have extensive experience in helping clients enhance their focus and attention, manage their emotions, build their self-esteem, and improve their relationships with themselves and others.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Brandon Mason

Brandon Mason

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“The goal isn't only symptom relief—it's helping you build flexibility, resilience, and a life that feels more like your own.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Men's issues, OCD
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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About our therapists serving California

Number of therapists serving California
There are over 9,046 therapists in California accepting new patients.
9,046+
Average years in practice
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10 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
  • 10%In-person or online
  • 1%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 79%Woman
  • 20%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 48%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 31%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 7%Clinical Psychologist
  • 7%Nurse Practitioner
  • 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
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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