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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.

Sufang Cheng

Sufang Cheng

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have shifted my focus to treating adults who struggle with mood disorders, intercultural relationships, codependency, major life transitions, and grief counseling.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Desirae Spignor

Desirae Spignor

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Creating a safe space that is trauma-informed, resilience-oriented, and culturally humble for people to heal.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Amy Walter Sparks

Dr. Amy Walter Sparks

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I am a compassionate clinical psychologist that is committed to walking beside you and guiding you on a journey to mental well being and self growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Dorothy Beatty

Dr. Dorothy Beatty

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I approach psychotherapy treatment with an underlying goal to assist individuals and couples in relieving distress and suffering, while discovering deeper, more fulfilling meaning in their lives.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marika Peckham

Marika Peckham

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help adults understand the "why" beneath their anxiety and self-doubt — and build practical tools to create real, lasting change, not just temporary relief.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Blair Wellington

Blair Wellington

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a warm, compassionate therapist who believes therapy should feel like a safe place to be yourself.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Timothy Malone

Timothy Malone

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Luis Obispo, CA


“I am told I have a calming presence by my clients, which allows me to challenge them and be direct, without being intimidating.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Kimberly Virrueta

Kimberly Virrueta

Therapist

Virtual • California


It's a Blessing to Meet You!

I have a passion for Christian counseling during cancer or grief. I will walk alongside you to help you focus on Christ, experience peace, and build resilience so you can weather this storm. As a Christian counselor, I use Biblical principles, scriptures, and evidence-based therapy interventions to help reduce anxiety & depression symptoms, shift you into a hope-filled mindset, and add coping skills to your tool box. I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julie Alvarez

Julie Alvarez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rancho Cucamonga, CA


“My approach focuses on creating a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences openly.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Sleep disorder, Stress management
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Briana Monroe

Briana Monroe

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have spent time in shoes like yours and have a deep empathy for those who are on their journey to greater healing and understanding of themselves and their lives through therapy.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Challenging, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Diane Hough

Diane Hough

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, understood, and accepted from our very first conversation.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Brenda Guadalupe

Brenda Guadalupe

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide therapy in English and Spanish, work with the Latino community, POC and the LGBTQ+ community.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Adriana Bagdasarian

Adriana Bagdasarian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that the most effective and lasting changes take place with a supportive client-therapist relationship.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Amelia Hall

Amelia Hall

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I understand what it means to move through a world that wasn't designed for you, and I know what it feels like to finally find your way back to yourself.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vito Pelikan

Vito Pelikan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to psychotherapy and counseling is strength-based it's core, rooted in humanistic, person-centered models, and is trauma-informed.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Puneet Kumta

Puneet Kumta

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Our work together will exist in a caring therapeutic relationship where you can be fully seen and heard.”
ADD/ADHD, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sonia Kumar

Sonia Kumar

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


Hello and nice to meet you!! A little about me is that I graduated from UC Berkeley and USC and have worked for many years serving clients across the mental health spectrum. Whether with clients in private health care settings or through my role at UCSF in the Psych E.R. services, I like to take a mindful, holistic, and trauma-informed approach and uses various tools to create a unique, adaptive path when working with a Client.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Cynthia McCabe

Dr. Cynthia McCabe

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I offer a warm, understanding, curious and non-judgmental space in which clients can begin to develop trust and rapport with me as therapist.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Catherine Feng

Catherine Feng

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Starting therapy takes immense courage, and finding the right fit matters. I offer a warm, collaborative, and judgment-free space where you can safely process and heal.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Noemi Flores

Noemi Flores

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you, helping you gain insight, explore new perspectives, and develop tools that fit who you are and where you want to go.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Bahar Arghavani Jackson

Bahar Arghavani Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in the power of healing relationships and the resilience people carry within them, even in their hardest moments.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, PTSD
Challenging, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Anthony Rivas

Dr. Anthony Rivas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I view therapy as a sacred and collaborative space, one that is grounded in respect, care, and reverence for each client's story.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Coriann Papazian

Coriann Papazian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I see myself as a highly invested and intentional therapist that strives to collaborate with my clients to work towards their goals.”
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Stephanie Denton

Stephanie Denton

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Haley Underwood

Haley Underwood

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I create a warm, compassionate space where you feel heard and understood, guiding our conversations with clarity and care.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Li-Ling Lin

Dr. Li-Ling Lin

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“Everyone deserves a safe space for healing, and I want to provide that safe space for all of my clients.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nadine Hyde

Nadine Hyde

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about helping people like you find your way through life's ups and downs and achieve a happier, more fulfilling life.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sherrell Fairley

Sherrell Fairley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is practical, real, and deeply rooted in lived experience and genuine care for the people I serve.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alecia Singer

Alecia Singer

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 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
Daneeka Wood

Daneeka Wood

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in the power of genuine connections. Sometimes, it's not about being strictly professional; it's about being real.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Roxy Diba

Roxy Diba

Therapist

Virtual • California


Life can be challenging and at times unbearable, I want to help you find and develop life-enhancing qualities that you need in order to live the life you envision for yourself.

I received my Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology at the Univeristy of Pepperdine. With over ten years of varied experience, I have the ability to work with a wide range of people who come from different walks of life, and I would love to help you.

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Crystal Venegas

Crystal Venegas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am not here to teach you, I am here to learn from you and together create the best possible experience to get you to where you want to be.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Monica Tiznado

Dr. Monica Tiznado

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a structured, goal-oriented approach to therapy, using cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dana Charles

Dana Charles

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My biggest accomplishment in my work is the ability to be a safe landing place for my clients, while still providing direct, authentic, and honest care--sprinkled with some humor.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Direct, Humorous, Warm

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Tesoro

Mary Tesoro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I know what it feels like to need, but not have, a strong and caring connection with an understanding other.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Sarina Sandoval

Sarina Sandoval

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to offer a steady, grounded, and completely pressure-free space where you don't have to censor your feelings, put on a brave face, or figure it all out on your own.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rosalba Vidal

Rosalba Vidal

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Mi enfoque es ayudar a las personas a explorar y aclarar metas personales, así como reconocer sus fortalezas...”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Susan Broussard

Susan Broussard

Therapist

Virtual • Menifee, CA


“I help people escape toxic relationships and patterns, empower themselves to change, and elevate their lives to its full potential.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Linda Bronzan

Linda Bronzan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ventura, CA


“I am a certified EMDR therapist trained in Somatic therapies, including the Trauma Resiliency Model.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alice Zhang

Alice Zhang

Therapist

Virtual • Irvine, CA


“I believe healing begins when you feel safe enough to be yourself and supported enough to not carry everything alone.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, PTSD, Stress management
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 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 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

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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 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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