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Headway brings mental health support to California residents with 8,436 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.

Victoria Cole

Victoria Cole

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have years of experience working with survivors of abuse, religious trauma and relational betrayal.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jonathan Laski

Jonathan Laski

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a Christian therapist, I walk with clients to strengthen and support them in learning self compassion, understanding their worth, finding insight and living wisely. I have studied psychology and marriage and family therapy for over 13 years and have been in practice as a therapist for 7 of those years. I have intentionally learned and applied principles and practices which help clients sustain growth from hurts, unprocessed feelings and lack of direction toward more energy, enjoyment and purposefulness in life again.

I look forward to consulting with you to see if our therapeutic work would fit with you!

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kente Wiggins

Kente Wiggins

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My job is to create a space where you can be your genuine self in order to see the parts of self that needs healing.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa DeBrier

Lisa DeBrier

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“I believe healing happens in relationship—through trust, curiosity, and the freedom to explore your inner world without judgment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Rebecca Foster

Rebecca Foster

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in anxiety, depression, addiction, and OCD. I work with adults, children, and couples. I utilize a client-centered approach with my clients, focusing in on my clients’ strengths to help them achieve success. I like to tailor my interventions and strategies around each client’s needs. Providing therapy is not just a job for me, it is my passion.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Danae Sowell

Danae Sowell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that therapy should be a healthy and restorative process where you feel safe and understood.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Catherine Stansell

Catherine Stansell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I view therapy as a collaboration between client and therapist. As a team, we explore and work towards your therapy goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Emily Linaman

Emily Linaman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Pleasant Hill, CA


“Clients can expect to leave our sessions feeling a little bit lighter, more connected, more seen, more validated, and armed with new tools, insight, and strategies to handle overwhelming emotions or interpersonal and social scenarios.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Juliette Kuhlmann

Juliette Kuhlmann

Therapist

Virtual • Newport Beach, CA


“I have experience working with ADHD and Autistic individuals, individuals navigating substance use and addiction, and those struggling with trauma and PTSD.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jamaica Chenoweth

Jamaica Chenoweth

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe everyone has the capacity to use their strengths to heal wounds and move forward to find fulfillment in life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sara Santana

Sara Santana

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I like to make therapy approachable and relatable. I tailor my style to you and take an eclectic, creative approach using evidence based practices.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shannan Garbani

Shannan Garbani

Therapist

Virtual • Irvine, CA


“My approach is solution focused and strength based, clinically knowledgeable and diagnostically thorough.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Kiyana Kianfar-Jagoda

Dr. Kiyana Kianfar-Jagoda

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is built on the unwavering belief that you already possess the innate strength and resilience needed to heal; my role is simply to provide the warm, open-minded partnership that empowers you to tap into it.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Aruna Prabha Boyineni

Aruna Prabha Boyineni

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Being a first generation immigrant myself, I have a deep understanding of the unique experiences faced by South Asian individuals and families...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Julie Alvarez

Julie Alvarez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Rancho Cucamonga, CA


“My approach focuses on creating a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences openly.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Sleep disorder, Stress management
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sara M. Hunt

Sara M. Hunt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Dublin, CA


“I believe each person has the potential for healing, connection, and building healthier relationships with a good support system.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Betsy Hegardt

Betsy Hegardt

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Cardiff, CA


“Clients often describe me as warm and collaborative, someone who makes it feel safe to finally say the things you haven't been able to say out loud.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Halina Maruha

Halina Maruha

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and empowered — while also helping you move forward with clarity and intention.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gwendolyn Bleu

Gwendolyn Bleu

Therapist

Virtual • California


“We will review your expectations of treatment, what you are currently experiencing, and how it can be addressed in therapy.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Basler-Cameron

Jennifer Basler-Cameron

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic style is structured, empathetic, and collaborative, guiding clients through a series of sessions that help them identify and challenge unhelpful beliefs related to their trauma or clinical issues.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, Panic disorders
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lisa Mehrannia

Lisa Mehrannia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in creating a space where you feel safe, understood, and genuinely supported.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Holistic, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Amanda Hong Perry

Dr. Amanda Hong Perry

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“Anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health symptoms are learned coping mechanisms, not personal failures.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Susan Hill

Susan Hill

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My 43 years in business/academia, Probation Officer, and now psychoanalytic therapist has made me familiar with the criminal Courts in the Probation Department of Santa Clara County.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Steve Degelsmith

Dr. Steve Degelsmith

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have spent more than three decades building the kind of space where adults feel genuinely heard from the very first conversation.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Marylouise Barros Niska

Dr. Marylouise Barros Niska

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I believe deeply that each person possesses the inner resources needed to navigate and face life's challenges and create meaningful change.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Gloria Mendez

Gloria Mendez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am here to help create a safe space with compassion and authenticity to allow you the opportunity to explore difficult topics and conversations.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Josephine Koger

Josephine Koger

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have specific training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which helps to open ways for paradigm shifts that release individuals from the negative complications of their trauma.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Meagan Boersma

Dr. Meagan Boersma

Therapist

Virtual • California


I believe therapy works best when it’s grounded in understanding who you are as a whole person. Everyone comes to therapy with their own story, background, and way of communicating, and I take time to really get to know each client as an individual. My goal is to create a warm, non-judgmental space where you feel comfortable being yourself, sharing openly, and feeling genuinely heard and supported as we work through what brought you to therapy.

I hold a Doctorate in Social Work and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I’ve been working as a therapist since 2015 and independently licensed since 2018. I primarily work with adults (18+) and support individuals navigating concerns such as anxiety, depression, adjustment challenges, brief grief experiences, life transitions, and women’s issues.

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Gabriela Pineda

Gabriela Pineda

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work especially well with women and mothers who are used to putting everyone else first and want to feel more calm, confident, and emotionally grounded.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility, Maternal mental health
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jessica Ambroz

Jessica Ambroz

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My background includes working with trauma, child abuse, anxiety and depression. I have extensive work in the foster care system, parenting and working with substance abuse and mental health challenges.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kavita Ajmere

Kavita Ajmere

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I present the best tools and techniques in the fields of psychology and personal growth that are most relevant and produce results.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Creative, Direct, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Veronica San Juan

Veronica San Juan

Therapist

Virtual • Riverside, CA


“I believe that healing is possible for everyone, and I am committed to walking alongside you as you reconnect with your strengths, rebuild balance, and create meaningful change in your life.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Craig Wenaweser

Craig Wenaweser

Therapist

Virtual • Sebastopol, CA


“My approach to psychotherapy is transformative and holistic, with an emphasis on the integration of mind, body and spirit.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Johnny Valera

Johnny Valera

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is grounded in compassion, humor, and empowerment, creating a low-pressure environment where clients feel comfortable progressing at their own pace.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Michelle Broehm

Michelle Broehm

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should feel real, not clinical. If you don't mind a bit of honesty and the occasional laugh, I'd love to connect.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Tammi Collins

Tammi Collins

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Clarita, CA


Life can be inherently stressful. We often feel trapped by our own circumstances, voiceless in our relationships and powerless to significant change in our lives. We even convince ourselves that if we just wait a little while longer, the problem might go away. Well first let me start by saying that, therapy is best sought when we realize and acknowledge that we are struggling. I have experience working in a variety of settings with individuals, couples, and families with various demographics.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Susan Parkins

Susan Parkins

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer empathy and compassion and work to create a safe space for you to explore and process your thoughts and feelings.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dinessa Herrera

Dinessa Herrera

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a therapist who believes empathy, support, and individualized services are important to help through challenges in life.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lilia Salazar

Lilia Salazar

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Fairfield, CA


“I use an eclectic approach from different theoretical orientations that are evidence-based and suitable to your needs and goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Participatory
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bryttani Schlater

Bryttani Schlater

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I often support women with self-worth and identity who find themselves overthinking, losing themselves in relationships, or repeating patterns that leave them feeling stuck.”
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Solution-oriented, 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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