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Top therapists in California accepting new patients

Headway brings mental health support to California residents with 9,026 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.

Gloria Alexis Eide

Gloria Alexis Eide

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and have over 10 years of experience working in a variety of clinical settings, including the past 3 years as a licensed clinical psychologist.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Deenne Houston

Deenne Houston

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My work is strongly grounded in wellness, resiliency, the promotion of self sufficiency, and support.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jasmine McDonald

Jasmine McDonald

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed, with a focus on creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel comfortable being themselves.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Robin Flans

Dr. Robin Flans

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I use a collaborative approach to help patients reach their goals with a focus on targeting ineffective behaviors, habits and beliefs that are no longer effective.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Myla Howell

Myla Howell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is a space for self-discovery and a place to reconnect with your voice, find balance, and move toward healing.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Michael Reyes

Michael Reyes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am to be professional yet warm and personable, and I believe a bit of humor can make the process feel more human and approachable.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cheryl Gardner

Cheryl Gardner

Therapist

Virtual • San Jose, CA


“My goal is to help clients develop insight, strengthen self-awareness, and build practical tools that support lasting growth and meaningful change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Alexandra David

Dr. Alexandra David

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Vacaville, CA


“I provide a collaborative, evidence-based approach that helps clients understand the root causes of their struggles, develop practical coping skills, and create lasting change—not just temporary symptom relief.”
PTSD, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Shané Teran

Dr. Shané Teran

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With over 20 yrs in the mental health field, 11yrs within federal healthcare, our associate clinicians and led to provide person-centered psychotherapy...”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Miriam Arciniega

Miriam Arciniega

Therapist

Virtual • California


Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or emotionally stuck can make even everyday life feel heavy. Whether you’re navigating stress, past trauma, or major life changes, therapy can offer a space to slow down, gain clarity, and start feeling more like yourself again. I work with children, adolescents, and adults from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and have extensive experience supporting individuals and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. I strive to provide culturally responsive, compassionate care that honors each client’s lived experience and strengths.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Michelle Hernandez

Michelle Hernandez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to create a warm, judgment-free space where you can be honest, feel understood, and be yourself.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Caitlin Mikulicich

Caitlin Mikulicich

Therapist

Virtual • Carlsbad, CA


“It's been found that the most important factor for creating change in therapy is the therapeutic relationship.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Tanya Scurry

Dr. Tanya Scurry

Psychiatrist

Virtual • California


“Life is about change but, oftentimes, that change can be very hard--change in job, change in location, change in relationships, or just change within oneself.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Rosie Benzonelli

Rosie Benzonelli

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I honor the client-therapist relationship as an earned privilege. Trust and connection are critical to our work together.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marisol Calderon

Marisol Calderon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that every individual has unique strengths and the capacity for meaningful change when provided with a supportive and nonjudgmental environment.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Marilyn Viera

Marilyn Viera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Mission Viejo, CA


Hello, I have been in private practice for over 25 years with vast experiences working with all clients of all ages. I like helping with relationships, as I have been married 30years. I am open minded and easy to talk to and love emotionally intimate conversations.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Grecia Forcina

Grecia Forcina

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Yucaipa, CA


“I believe therapy should feel personal, supportive, and empowering—meeting you where you are while helping you move toward where you want to be.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Theresa Dinkins

Theresa Dinkins

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients are actively involved in the goal-setting process to ensure that the plan aligns with their desired outcomes.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Challenging, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Fawn Miller

Fawn Miller

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am an integration and trauma specialist, harm reductionist, licensed marriage and family therapist, and licensed professional clinical counselor in the states of California and Colorado. I have been working in the helping professions for over 2 decades. I obtained a B.A. in Business Administration, with an emphasis on Human Resources from Intercontinental University in 2004, and a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University in 2017. I focus on integrating daily life experiences to develop self-determination and support you to build the life you want to live. My experience as a therapist ranges from mood disorders, eating disorders, and substance use. I have worked with adolescents and adults in various settings including Residential Treatment Programs (RTC), Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and outpatient.

Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Eating disorders
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rachel Kok

Rachel Kok

Therapist

Virtual • Menifee, CA


“I am very much a Jungian, especially archetypes and shadow work, because I believe what you don't own, owns you.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ryan Thom

Ryan Thom

Therapist

Virtual • Roseville, CA


“I believe people navigate the world with internal maps. Often we neglect the maps for self-care, communication, relationships, because we have settled on a map from an earlier time, sometimes that is a dysfunctional road map learned in childhood.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 13 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Yamileth Fisher

Dr. Yamileth Fisher

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“Dr. Fisher's hope for you is that she can help you walk through your struggles, equip you with the tools you need to move forward, and help you find a way to a healthier future where you feel confident and empowered to make positive changes.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Edie Sasson-Gelman

Dr. Edie Sasson-Gelman

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I help people understand their feelings and get beyond the thoughts and beliefs that lead them to behave in ways that hold them back, with powerful, evidence-supported tools like cognitive-behavioral therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and...”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Betina Steiger

Betina Steiger

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I approach clients from a person-centered view, encouraging them to explore their individual strengths and capacity for growth...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Yuriko Lopez

Yuriko Lopez

Therapist

In-person • Mission Viejo, CA


“My goal is to work closely with you to understand the challenges, identify your goals, and work collaboratively with you to find a state of health and wellness.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dionetta Mallory

Dionetta Mallory

Therapist

Virtual • Santee, CA


Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
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

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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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