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Top therapists in California accepting new patients

Headway brings mental health support to California residents with 9,097 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.

William Norteye

William Norteye

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Soquel, CA


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and non-judgmental. Drawing from evidenced based methods such as Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aurora Cortes

Aurora Cortes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to utilize a collaborative and compassionate approach to counseling to foster hope, healing, and resilience.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Donnise Powell

Donnise Powell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm not a "sit quietly and nod" kind of therapist. I believe in building real relationships with my clients, and many describe me as down-to-earth, conversational, and easy to talk to.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Julissa Sparks

Julissa Sparks

Therapist

Virtual • California


“The goal is to give you the tools you need to feel a lot more steady and in control of your own story.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Yingchu Mcknight

Yingchu Mcknight

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in helping couples to find clarity, navigate differences, rebuild trust, connect emotionally, and re-establish passion through nervous system/somatic work, trauma integration, and shadow work.”
Family issues, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, PTSD, Relationship issues
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Keith Tanenbaum

Keith Tanenbaum

Therapist

Virtual • California


“He uses a holistic, client centered, strength-based approach that incorporates CBT, recreation, and mindfulness based therapies.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Jerome Anderson

Dr. Jerome Anderson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I prioritize creating a professional, confidential environment where they feel respected, heard, and able to speak candidly.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Didier Kabuya

Didier Kabuya

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is practical and evidence-based: thorough evaluations, collaborative medication management, and brief, skills-focused therapy when helpful.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Anna Murguia

Anna Murguia

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am an LMFT with over 10 years of experience in Mental Health services. I'm a straightforward, goal-oriented therapist who helps individuals, couples, and families navigate challenges with confidence and ease.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Olga Novikov-King

Dr. Olga Novikov-King

Psychiatrist

Virtual • California


“Dr. Novikov is committed to guiding her patients toward achieving their life goals through a tailored blend of therapy and medication, always emphasizing a holistic approach to health.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. David Zuccolotto

Dr. David Zuccolotto

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I use evidence-based therapy integrated with your Christian faith to address patterns in thinking and emotion.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jennifer Leone

Jennifer Leone

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Distress can be a signal to move towards change, however often we get stuck in habits no longer useful, preventing us from creating the change we hope for.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chrystal Liebold-Johnson

Chrystal Liebold-Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion...”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Cassandra Scott

Cassandra Scott

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, direct, and collaborative. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine partnership.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Physical health issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Russell Correa

Russell Correa

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is practical, supportive, and focused on helping you build real resilience so you can move forward with more clarity and confidence.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lea Boriskin

Lea Boriskin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have over 15 years of experience helping patients recognize how symptoms manifest, to foster control over anxiety and depression plaguing him/her.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
LaShundra Vines

LaShundra Vines

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am an empathetic, empowering, and communicative therapist who provides perspective on the connection between a person's past and present issues.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Julianne Curabba

Julianne Curabba

Therapist

Virtual • California


Julianne is an LCSW, MSEd with extensive training in and experience with young adults/adults dealing with anxiety, high performers, ADHD, relationship issues, and life/career transitions. Julianne utilizes relational/interpersonal oriented psychotherapeutic approaches and addresses the whole person.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Crystal Hopkins

Dr. Crystal Hopkins

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal for every client is to improve their mood and overall health by providing compassionate mental and medical health care.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Carl Fuller

Carl Fuller

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have worked in the field of social work for over 24+ years providing case management services and therapeutic interventions.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Holistic, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Eufemia Plimpton

Eufemia Plimpton

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi there! I am a trilingual psychotherapist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 15 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. I earned my Master of Social Work from NYU and hold a Bachelor of Music from UC Santa Barbara. Throughout my career in private, community, and digital health settings, I have specialized in supporting both pediatric and adult populations through multi-state telehealth. My primary areas of expertise include working with clients managing anxiety, behavioral challenges, life transitions, and crisis intervention. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey toward growth and healing!

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natalia Cruz Navarro

Natalia Cruz Navarro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in providing compassionate care that is client-centered, inclusive, trauma-focused, and culturally sensitive.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Marvi Panhwar

Marvi Panhwar

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is trauma-informed, humanistic, and person-centered, meaning I prioritize creating a safe and empathetic space where you feel understood and supported.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sophia Brumm

Sophia Brumm

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a compassionate therapist who works with children, teens, adults, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, life transitions, emotional overwhelm, and relationship challenges.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Erica Mendoza

Erica Mendoza

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I create a warm, welcoming, and judgment-free space where clients can feel comfortable being themselves.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cesar Garcia Herrera

Cesar Garcia Herrera

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their way of interacting with others.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jennifer Broomfield

Jennifer Broomfield

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can finally exhale, a space where you do not have to perform, explain away your feelings, or pretend you are okay when you are not.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Laurie Castleberry

Laurie Castleberry

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and strength-based. I believe you already have strengths to build upon...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Patricia Siladi

Patricia Siladi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with my clients to understand how the past may be showing up in ways that are making them feel stuck.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
MarySue Swift

MarySue Swift

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to meet each person where they are, without judgment, and to see them as the unique individual they are.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 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
Catherine Voloso Maier

Catherine Voloso Maier

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where adolescents and adults can feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their care.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jini Tyler

Jini Tyler

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is calm, engaging and relatable. I work to create a personable therapeutic relationship with my clients...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tracie Howell

Tracie Howell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in OCD, PTSD and anxiety with over 15 years of experience helping others reach their goals.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, OCD
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Tierra Patterson

Dr. Tierra Patterson

Therapist

Virtual • California


You may be the one everyone relies on, the strong one who keeps moving forward even when things feel overwhelming. But you don’t have to carry everything on your own.

I work with adults who are navigating anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, burnout, and major life transitions. Many of my clients are high-functioning individuals who appear to have it all together on the outside but feel exhausted, stuck, or disconnected on the inside. Therapy can be a place where you finally slow down, reflect, and focus on your own needs.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Angela Nauss

Angela Nauss

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I aim to create a space that feels grounded, nonjudgmental, and productive—where you can talk openly, but also leave sessions feeling like you're moving forward.”
Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Panic disorders, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Jennifer Misko

Jennifer Misko

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that genuine emotional growth flourishes when we balance rigorous, evidence-based practices with a deeply authentic human connection.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rachel Levenfeld

Rachel Levenfeld

Therapist

Virtual • California


Life can be challenging, and in those moments we may lose touch with our true selves. Reaching out for support takes courage and is an important first step. With over 18 years of experience, my approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each individual’s needs. I work primarily with adults using an integrative approach that includes Psychodynamic Therapy, CBT, EMDR, and Mindfulness. I have extensive experience supporting individuals in creative and caregiving fields, helping them reconnect with themselves, build resilience, and find balance. I also work with adult children of caregivers who struggled with substance abuse and mental health issues such as Borderline and Narcissistic Personality Disorder.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elise Salas

Elise Salas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I utilize a strengths-based approach to promote self-efficacy and resiliency. I provide a warm, caring space for sharing and inject humor when possible into sessions.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Washington

David Washington

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Plants don't force growth — they respond to the right conditions. I believe people work the same way.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 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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