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Top therapists in California accepting new patients

Headway brings mental health support to California residents with 9,116 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.

Catlin McGee

Catlin McGee

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My work is grounded in the belief that healing begins in safe, trusting relationships, where clients can explore experiences, gain perspective, and discover new ways of coping and connecting.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Laurie Goldey

Laurie Goldey

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is not to fix what's wrong with you, but to help you understand yourself more deeply, trust yourself more fully, and create meaningful change.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Okeema Polite

Okeema Polite

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My calm and sincere presence helps cultivate a space where you feel empowered to express your true self without fear of judgment.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Maral Malekian

Maral Malekian

Therapist

Virtual • California


You want to feel heard and understood, yet something is still missing—like you’re carrying more than you should on your own. If you’re struggling with anxiety, low mood, or feeling disconnected from yourself, you’re not alone. Using a holistic and mindful approach, I help clients reduce emotional pain, manage unwanted symptoms, and reconnect with a stronger sense of self through self-compassion and intentional self-care.

I am a trauma-certified CBT therapist who supports individuals in building confidence, self-worth, and emotional resilience. I specialize in working with anxiety, anger management, relationship challenges, and trauma, including experiences of sexual abuse. My approach is collaborative, practical, and tailored to your unique needs.

When you begin to prioritize yourself, meaningful changes can happen—not only within you, but in your relationships as well. Together, we’ll focus on creating lasting growth by strengthening the skills and inner resources you already have.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kenya Hicklen

Kenya Hicklen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I attempt to meet you where you are currently and then assist you in clarifying and ultimately making progress towards goals that will get you what you want the most.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Njambi Kingori

Njambi Kingori

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yohanna Tamayo

Yohanna Tamayo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a comfortable and respectful environment where you can feel heard, vulnerable, and secure.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Marjan Fardghassemi

Dr. Marjan Fardghassemi

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“Therapy is a place for expanding your approaches & gaining new tools to help you navigate your current predicament(s).”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jody Green

Jody Green

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in treating eating disorders, disordered eating, body image distress, anxiety, depression, and trauma.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ma Lourdes Soliven

Ma Lourdes Soliven

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that healing, growth, and change are possible for everyone, no matter where they are in their journey.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Direct, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hsiao Chu Huang

Hsiao Chu Huang

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with nearly a decade of experience across community mental health, hospital, and private practice settings. I offer sessions in English and Mandarin, and I specialize in working with individuals navigating anxiety, burnout, life transitions, grief, and relationship challenges. I have a particular understanding of how culture, family history, and identity shape our inner lives — especially for Asian American and immigrant communities

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Porscha Diaz

Porscha Diaz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring over 10 years of experience supporting clients across inpatient psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, and private practice settings.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Maciel

Elizabeth Maciel

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Upland, CA


“In therapy with me, we don't just talk about the pain we process the unresolved trauma by using EMDR.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shirin Aliverdi

Shirin Aliverdi

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mission Viejo, CA


“I am trauma focused therapist who love to help clients get unstuck from past traumas and self doubts.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hayley Osretkar

Hayley Osretkar

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use a humanistic and strengths-based approach, meaning I meet my client's where they are in their journey...”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility, LGBTQIA+
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 17 insurance carriers
Brittany Klinger

Brittany Klinger

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, collaborative, and solution-oriented. I believe therapy should feel supportive, but also practical and meaningful — a place where insight leads to real change.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Gita Schiff

Rachel Gita Schiff

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My practice integrates tools of mindfulness, stress reduction, cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic experiencing, EMDR, and Acceptance and Commitment therapy.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jessica Egan

Jessica Egan

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


“I offer mental health therapy to adults, specializing in working with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and relationship issues.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mindy Richard

Mindy Richard

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am very warm and welcoming to all clients. I believe that every client is unique and deserves an approach tailored to their needs.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
NP Czok Endula Health

NP Czok Endula Health

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Mrs. Evon Czok is a dual-certified Psychiatric and Family Practice Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years of nursing experience. A top graduate of her class (Mount Carmel College of Nursing, 2019, Ursuline College, 2025). She is deeply committed to partnering with clients on their journey toward wholeness. Her clinical focus includes anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood concerns, binge-eating behaviors, stress, emotional health, and supporting wellness and sustainable change through life transitions.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Juliana Sao Tiago

Juliana Sao Tiago

Therapist

Virtual • Walnut Creek, CA


“As an immigrant from Brasil, I also understand firsthand cross-cultural issues so I can help people who are having difficulties adapting to a new country.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kathleen Bullard

Kathleen Bullard

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have my own history of trauma that I've worked through, and it's shaped how I show up as a therapist.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Shuriee Gioieni

Shuriee Gioieni

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lompoc, CA


“I create a safe and nonjudgmental environment for my clients to feel comfortable while sharing their stories.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jessica Daas

Jessica Daas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help adults move beyond survival mode by addressing the deeper patterns, attachment wounds, and nervous system dysregulation underneath their distress.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lynne Joachim

Lynne Joachim

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I create a confidential, safe environment for my clients to discuss the personal issues that brought them into therapy.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Esther Youngman

Esther Youngman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a warm, straightforward therapist who works with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, chronic stress, and life transitions.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Direct
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Nancy McDonald

Nancy McDonald

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help you lean into and build your strengths and support systems, proceed with a deeper understanding of the self and ways to manage the complexities of human emotion.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Beth Hudde

Beth Hudde

Therapist

Virtual • Riverside, CA


“You can expect to be challenged in therapy (as we can do hard things), but also expect to come to therapy for a weekly dose of kindness, calm, even humor, and always affirmation...”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nancy Le

Nancy Le

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Therapy is a precious and unique space to process and uncover the profound and deeper parts of yourself.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Melissa Lumley

Melissa Lumley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that everybody has it within themselves to feel worthy. I help people find the hidden obstacles that may be hindering their ability to shift out of this mentality.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Sheba Shiver

Sheba Shiver

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am privileged to be on your journey to wellness. No matter what may be causing disruption in your life--anxiety, depression, trauma, or the like, I will meet you where you are in your process.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Creative, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Shanmei Lo

Shanmei Lo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Life comes in waves, let me help you find the direction with proper tools and navigate through the storm.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Michael Kington

Michael Kington

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tirea Ufodike

Tirea Ufodike

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based therapeutic techniques, helping clients foster growth, resilience, and lasting positive change.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Pegah Lahijanian

Dr. Pegah Lahijanian

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), and have been working in the field for the past 15 years. A large majority of my initial training and experience has been working with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, communication problems, and relationship issues. My counseling style is welcoming, warm, empowering, and interactive.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Darlene Da Silva

Darlene Da Silva

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe wholeheartedly that the foundation of feeling comfortable and seeing growth in therapy is the therapist-client relationship.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Laura Ruaro

Laura Ruaro

Psychologist

Virtual • California


I am a Psychologist who is passionate about helping women through life transitions and reproductive challenges, including pregnancy, motherhood, infertility, loss and trauma.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nichomi Higgins

Nichomi Higgins

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I hold both the clinical concerns (anxiety, depression, burnout) and the deeper questions about identity, purpose, and what a season of life is asking of you.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Maternal mental health
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Madahi Macias

Madahi Macias

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a first generation Latina therapist. I am passionate about breaking the stigma of mental health in my community helping others break through cycles of generational trauma.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Noemi Fernandez

Noemi Fernandez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm most passionate about empowering and supporting women, LGBT+ / queer individuals, and adult children of immigrants.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 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

Frequently asked questions

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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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