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Top therapists in California accepting new patients

Headway brings mental health support to California residents with 9,102 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.

Hannah Lee

Hannah Lee

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take an approach that is strength-based, trauma-informed, justice-oriented, and person-centered while focusing on skills building ( positive self-talk, boundaries, and assertive communication), coaching, psychoeducation (holistic healing and...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Tiffany Shader

Dr. Tiffany Shader

Psychologist

Virtual • Yorba Linda, CA


“I provide evidence-based, short-term treatment to help individuals learn the skills they need to be successful.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Zehra Santos

Zehra Santos

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am down to earth with an open communication style, prioritizing your needs, goals, & comfort level.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kasha Johnson

Kasha Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • La Mirada, CA


“I believe that therapy is not about "fixing" but about understanding, creating space for self-awareness, healing, and growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Maral Malekian

Maral Malekian

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to make meaningful changes.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Katheryn Whittaker

Dr. Katheryn Whittaker

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I draw from evidence-based modalities, including trauma-informed care, EMDR, neurofeedback, and systemic and solution-focused therapies, to address both the root causes of distress and present-day challenges.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Bren Fraser

Bren Fraser

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported as we explore challenges...”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dustin Hawkins

Dustin Hawkins

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Specializing in trauma-focused, I help clients, including LGBTQ individuals, heal from past traumas in a safe, sex-positive, supportive environment.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Adrian O'Donnell

Adrian O'Donnell

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a licensed psychotherapist, I believe that mental health is essential for maintaining happiness, well-being, and a sense of security. While it may seem counterintuitive, seeking help is a courageous act, and showing vulnerability is a true sign of strength, not weakness.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Irene Velasquez

Irene Velasquez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy works best when it feels genuine and engaging, which is why I bring warmth, appropriate humor, and an interactive approach to every session.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Cathy Christensen

Dr. Cathy Christensen

Therapist

Virtual • California


I specialize in helping people feel better, function better, and live more fulfilling lives. If you and/or your family are in transition, whether it be an individual issue, a couples issue, your kids exhibiting stess, managing and adjusting with aging family members, divorce/separation, a simple communication breakdown, changing the effects of multigenerational trauma...call me. I have been working with all this and the symptoms of all this like depression, anxiety, relationship distress, substance misuse, anger, for many years. My work rangesb from short term adjustments, to longer term in depth psychotherapy.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Stacy Ippolito

Stacy Ippolito

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • 19 mi away • Fresno, CA


“My approach is collaborative and tailored to each client's unique needs, meeting them where they are with effective, research-backed interventions.”
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vasavi Charathram

Vasavi Charathram

Therapist

Virtual • San Dimas, CA


“I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Gloria Richmond

Gloria Richmond

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe healing happens through a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, authenticity, and open communication.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Terry Choi

Dr. Terry Choi

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to support you in accessing your inner resilience and wisdom and facilitate meaningful lasting change in your life.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Valetta Kirchner

Valetta Kirchner

Therapist

Virtual • Long Beach, CA


“I believe each person deserves a holistic approach and to be seen in their specific environment and circumstances.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 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
Maritrini Rodriguez

Maritrini Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a first-generation Latina with a Master's degree in Social Work and over 7 years of clinical experience.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Andrew Benson

Andrew Benson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach is a blend of Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindful Self-Compassion Therapy, and Person-Centered Therapy.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Les Aria

Dr. Les Aria

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I am a licensed pain psychologist with 22years of experience helping adults with chronic pain and stress-related conditions.”
Chronic conditions, Stress management
Creative, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Corinne Humphries

Corinne Humphries

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Through humor, empathy and compassion, I will aid in setting achievable goals, developing helpful skills, and empowering clients to seek their fullest potential.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Direct, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carrie Siegel

Carrie Siegel

Therapist

Virtual • Hermosa Beach, CA


“I try to be as open, curious, warm, non-judgmental and empowering as possible in my work with clients.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cecilia Kim

Cecilia Kim

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal isn't to "fix" you. It's to help you feel safe enough to be honest, strong enough to set boundaries and clear enough to live with intention.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sandra Marquez-Mesquite

Sandra Marquez-Mesquite

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Visalia, CA


“I have experience working with Individuals, couples, and families as they face difficult periods in their lives due to divorce, infidelities, or life transitions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Trina Erby

Trina Erby

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring over 16 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and value building a strong therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Energetic, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Frank Del Fiugo

Frank Del Fiugo

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Gatos, CA


“I integrate several theoretical orientations, most of my work utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and neuroscience in order to help clients gain awareness and develop tools and strategies to enhance their personal and work...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Cortney Wagner

Cortney Wagner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Luis Obispo, CA


“I am passionate about helping others heal and grow because of my own experience with receiving that type of support in my life and healing my own trauma.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Serina Palomino

Serina Palomino

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello, my name is Serina Palomino. I am an LPCC (licensed professional clinical counselor), and NCC (nationally certified counselor), and I like to meet my clients where they are utilizing an integrative approach. I provide therapeutic services to children and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, divorce, and separation, primarily utilizing CBT, EMDR, art therapy, and mindfulness.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jaunty Navi

Jaunty Navi

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe mental health issues are a symptom of deeper, unresolved emotional issues and childhood wounds.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Jeanette Merchant

Jeanette Merchant

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to ask meaningful questions, listen and develop useful techniques with you for more effective coping and communication.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pamela Lewis

Pamela Lewis

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Brea, CA


Hello and welcome! I am a Certified Sex Therapist and Psychotherapist working with individuals and couples who face obstacles with sexual health, intimacy, mood disorders, communication, disabilities and life stressors. Sexual health can be impacted by a variety of issues from anxiety, depression, mismatched libidos, lack of education and understanding, orientation, identity and society. My knowledge is quite diverse, as are the clients I work with. I use anecdotal stories to engage with and connect to my clients. I look forward to meeting you!

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sandra Zavala-Garcia

Sandra Zavala-Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am Sandra Zavala-Garcia, LCSW, a bilingual and bicultural therapist dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families through life's challenges and transitions. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and the emotional impact of immigration and cultural experiences. I earned my Master of Social Work from San Jose State University and have been working in the social work field since 2010, with experience in school-based settings, domestic violence shelters, and community mental health services.

Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marjory Frederic

Marjory Frederic

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My commitment is to provide clients with a safe and compassionate space, where they are met with genuine warmth and empathy in a judgment-free environment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Margarita Calzadilla-Kishimoto

Margarita Calzadilla-Kishimoto

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I focus on providing a safe and supportive environment to allow for exploration and discovery. Healing is the final destination.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heather Rangel

Heather Rangel

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. I integrate evidence based modalities such as CBT, ACT, and DBT informed skills...”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Raquel Pazos

Raquel Pazos

Therapist

Virtual • California


A UC Berkeley alumni and Master’s degree graduate from the University of San Francisco, my specialties include working with people experiencing major life transitions, grief/loss and relationship struggles. You can expect me to be warm, light hearted and genuinely engaged. I aim to build a safe and non-judgmental environment to explore new areas of growth and healing.

Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Nicki Koethner

Nicki Koethner

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Oakland, CA


I'm an interactive bi-cultural somatic expressive arts therapist who brings a lot of joy to the work she does, creating safety to address challenges people face. I offer a unique blend of person-centered, humanistic, transpersonal-oriented somatic-based Expressive Arts therapy and energy practices in German and English. I welcome a variety of clients across cultures, ages, lifestyles, and sexual/gender orientations.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Libby Supan

Libby Supan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My work is compassionate, but it's also direct. I help people get underneath the patterns that keep them stuck...”
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Corey Thompson

Corey Thompson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Redlands, CA


I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional.I have extensive experience helping those in various stages of addiction treatment, as well as individuals experiencing depression, anxiety and men’s issues

Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Melissa Garcia

Melissa Garcia

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Salinas, CA


“I provide trauma-informed care, with a developmental and attachment-based approach. I use a variety of interventions to include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness and EMDR therapy.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, 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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