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Top therapists in California accepting new patients

Headway brings mental health support to California residents with 8,435 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.

Bertha Ramirez Magana

Bertha Ramirez Magana

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach is deeply collaborative, warm, and tailored entirely to your unique life experience.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tina Green

Tina Green

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With 30 years in the helping professions—and the last 12 years focused on adults in community mental health—I've supported individuals facing depression, anxiety, anger, substance use, trauma, low self‐esteem, and more.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Challenging, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cristina Bostanian-Quezada

Cristina Bostanian-Quezada

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My mission is to empower individuals to overcome challenges, build resilience, and achieve their fullest potential.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Monica Deyski

Monica Deyski

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is a space to better understand the patterns, relationships and experiences that have shaped you.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashlyn Lance

Ashlyn Lance

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Therapy is an active adventure! I am always thrilled to watch my clients grow into the best version of themselves.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Natalie Poulson

Natalie Poulson

Therapist

Virtual • Bakersfield, CA


“I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) therapist and I have experience working with children, teens, and adults with symptoms of mood disorders who need to find effective ways to cope.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Jorylyn Galperin

Jorylyn Galperin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


My goal is to create a space where you feel comfortable, understood, and supported. I know that seeking help for your mental health can take courage, and I deeply respect each person’s journey. I take time to listen, collaborate, and find a treatment plan that fits your individual needs and lifestyle. I value open communication and believe that healing happens best when we work together as a team.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Regina Terrones

Regina Terrones

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello...thank you for visiting. I am a graduate of Pepperdine University's Masters in Clinical Psychology program with an MFT emphasis, and did my undergraduate studies at the University of California - Santa Barbara. I am also a member of the Psi Chi International Honors Society in Psychology, am trained in Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and have experience working with a range of therapeutic approaches, including Attachment Theory, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, Positive Psychology, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness models.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Emily Dalton

Dr. Emily Dalton

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy can have many shapes and forms. Sometimes, it is simply a place where you are seen and heard.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Chiraz El Helou Fathy

Chiraz El Helou Fathy

Therapist

Virtual • Lake Forest, CA


“I am a bilingual therapist (Arabic and English) whose experience includes working with individuals, couples, and families in the areas of self-esteem, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationships.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Manuel Cruz

Manuel Cruz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Tustin, CA


“I strive to create a safe, non-judgemental environment where I can meet my clients where they are and help them learn to become the best version of themselves.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Hee Seung Lee

Dr. Hee Seung Lee

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As an LMFT specializing in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), I help you change your relationship with your negative thoughts and feelings.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 insurance carriers
Jefferson Cortave

Jefferson Cortave

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a bilingual, bicultural therapist dedicated to providing warm, person centered, and culturally aware care to adults, youth, and families.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Berenice Dougherty

Berenice Dougherty

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish) LCSW who helps individuals navigate anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions. I will strive to meet my client's needs. Life tends to take us on various journeys. Not all clients are the same, and everyone has the right to their healing process. We will work as a team to overcome challenges. I will strive to meet my client's needs. Life tends to take us on various journeys. Not all clients are the same, and everyone has the right to their healing process. We will work as a team to overcome challenges. My goal is to maintain a safe and confidential environment to help overcome adversity.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mirella Vera Duarte

Mirella Vera Duarte

Therapist

Virtual • California


“At the core of my work is the belief that people can heal and grow when they feel safe, supported, and truly heard.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Melissa Mott

Melissa Mott

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have experience working with diverse populations including children, families, adolescents, the unhoused, veterans, survivors of DV and sexual assault...”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Roberto Netter

Roberto Netter

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Carlsbad, CA


“My job is to listen very carefully and accompany you as we uncover the sources of your pain and the patterns of beliefs that need correction.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Energetic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Frankee Carlin

Frankee Carlin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a therapist with lived experience, I firmly believe that life is hard and that American capitalist/colonialist society does little to provide people with the tools needed to thrive.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Arley Lindberg

Arley Lindberg

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use an intuitive, relational, insight-oriented, and trauma informed approach pulling from 20 years of combined experience in social work and depth psychology.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kashmita Prasad

Kashmita Prasad

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in working with culturally diverse clients who are balancing personal needs with family expectations, identity, and cultural pressures.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Geoffry Luce

Geoffry Luce

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is thoughtful, structured, and collaborative, with early sessions focused on assessment, history, and goal clarification.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues, PTSD
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pamela Mariglia

Pamela Mariglia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Those working with me should know that we will do the hard work and balance it with kindness and acceptance along the way.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Silvia San

Silvia San

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is supportive and gentle however, I might challenge you if that offers an opportunity for growth.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Daryoush Sadigh

Daryoush Sadigh

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I act as a computer analyst. When you allow me access to your running programs, together we will decide which programs need updating, deleting, or debugging.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alicia Layedra

Alicia Layedra

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a space where you feel seen, respected, and supported exactly as you are.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rebecca Marrs

Rebecca Marrs

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on actually helping you feel better, not just talk about it.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tiera Couch

Tiera Couch

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I founded my practice to offer an unfiltered space to be unapologetic and unlearn harmful thoughts and patterns that impact living a full life.”
Depression, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Trauma, Women's issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Evette Allen-Duren

Evette Allen-Duren

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is rooted in evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, somatic experiencing, and cognitive-behavioral therapy...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Hinojosa

Elizabeth Hinojosa

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Liz's philosophy as a healer and alchemist is to honor each experience entrusted to her by offering a nonjudgemental space filled with empathy, compassion and sense of humor.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Maria Barajas

Maria Barajas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with over 10 years of experience working in the mental health field.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ryan Yamamoto

Ryan Yamamoto

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Yorba Linda, CA


“I like to explore childhood experiences and relationships, because I believe these experiences greatly inform a person's views of themself, others and relationships.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Natalia Mathis

Natalia Mathis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“When you're in the room with me, you'll be met with a safe and supportive environment filled with kindness, patience, and empathy.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jareny Horowitz

Jareny Horowitz

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Coronado, CA


“I believe that you are the ultimate expert in your own life, and my role is to walk alongside you as we navigate the cycles that keep you feeling stuck.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rita Phetmixay

Rita Phetmixay

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm deeply honored to support folks from the Southeast Asian diaspora, children of refugees and immigrants, QTBIPOC communities, survivors of sexual trauma and gender-based violence, and those doing the hard work of organizing and fighting for...”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Horacio Renteria

Horacio Renteria

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is practical and personal. You won't be overwhelmed because the way I work is to make the difficult, easy.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Nicole Muller

Dr. Nicole Muller

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“She takes a trauma-informed, strength-based, and biopsychosocial approach and believes in treating the whole person rather than focusing on symptom management.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Identity issues, OCD, PTSD
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
William Holloway

William Holloway

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Diego, CA


“My approach is active, collaborative, and deeply grounded in the present moment. I believe therapy should be more than just a place to vent; it should be a strategic partnership where you reclaim your life.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Masami Ohnui

Dr. Masami Ohnui

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I integrate evidence-based therapies based on cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic approaches to address root causes of distress...”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Diler Bilgin

Diler Bilgin

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fremont, CA


“I aim to create a warm, supportive space where you can talk openly, feel understood, and begin to make sense of what you're going through.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Pallavi Rightious

Pallavi Rightious

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Our sessions together will feel much more like sitting down with a trustworthy, insightful friend who is ready to collaborate with you on your goals.”
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues, Trauma
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 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 8,411 therapists in California accepting new patients.
8,411+
Average years in practice
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9 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
  • 11%In-person or online
  • 1%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 80%Woman
  • 19%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 48%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 31%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 7%Clinical Psychologist
  • 7%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 6%Nurse Practitioner
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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