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Top therapists in California accepting new patients

Headway brings mental health support to California residents with 9,015 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.

Michelle Villacorta

Michelle Villacorta

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use a here and now approach with CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) and DBT (dialectical behavioral therapy).”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Gabriela Rojas-Martinez

Gabriela Rojas-Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I see therapy as a long-term partnership, not a quick fix — I'm here to understand your full picture, not just check boxes.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sally Mansour

Sally Mansour

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • La Cañada Flintridge, CA


“I use a strengths based approach to empower you to process negative thoughts and emotions, and tap into internal and external resources to maximize coping and thriving.”
Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Relationship issues, Stress management
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennafer Maguire

Jennafer Maguire

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m an LMFT from Guam, currently residing in Los Angeles, and I specialize in all things relationship(s)! Whether you’re navigating a romantic relationship, family dynamics, friendships, or your relationship with yourself, I’m interested in understanding what’s happening beneath the surface. My work is grounded in understanding how our past experiences shape the way we see ourselves, the world, and—most importantly—how we connect with others. Together, we can explore the patterns you’ve developed, where they came from, and whether they’re still serving you today.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Herbert Lomax

Herbert Lomax

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a mental health therapist with over a decade of experience in helping BIPOC professionals and couples break free from burnout, perfectionism, and imposter feelings.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Julie Crist

Julie Crist

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I approach therapy from a trauma informed, client centered sense, focused on empathy, compassion and safety to create long term, effective change.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jazmin Alvarado

Jazmin Alvarado

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My focus is on helping you feel understood, supported, and empowered as we work together toward meaningful change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Cindy Quezada

Cindy Quezada

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am here to provide you with safety and empathy in order to facilitate a nurturing environment and a corrective emotional experience.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Andrew Finley

Andrew Finley

Therapist

Virtual • Pacific Grove, CA


“I emphasize the quest for purpose with my clients and make a commitment to each and every one to assist them in that journey.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Ashley Eid

Ashley Eid

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I believe that everyone deserves to feel at peace with their body and emotions, and to live a life of authenticity and fulfillment.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Rachel Connett

Rachel Connett

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Jose, CA


“Rachel's passion is to meet each client where they are in their life struggles, including self-esteem, relationships, and work, and guide them through the process of self-actualization to achieve independence so that they can return to full...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Julie Cowles

Julie Cowles

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I don't believe you are broken or needing to be fixed. I see therapy as a collaborative process of helping you reconnect with your strengths, resilience, intuition, needs, desires, feelings, inner wisdom, and self-trust.”
Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Behnam Keyvan

Behnam Keyvan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Woodland Hills, CA


“I provide a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship that doesn't lose sight of your strengths and your wholeness as we work with your problems.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jill Weiss

Jill Weiss

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I focus on helping people find relief from emotional distress to live healthy and fulfilling lives...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Bentley Oliver

Bentley Oliver

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I consider myself a very direct therapist, I will not ask "how does that make you feel" for years as then I would need therapy!”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Robert Buhrow

Robert Buhrow

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use a pragmatic Solution Focus approach to motivate change. Specific Evidence Based skills are taught and practiced.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues, PTSD
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lauren Alonzo

Lauren Alonzo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm and collaborative, I believe my clients are the experts on their own lived experiences.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nancy Pereda

Nancy Pereda

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive to offer culturally sensitive approaches and techniques. I use a holistic approach with my client's adding elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and family systems, among others.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Bonnie Blackman

Bonnie Blackman

Therapist

Virtual • California


Are you feeling stuck, fearful, hopeless, or uncomfortable with yourself or your relationships? Pain is unavoidable, but I can help you carry that burden as we work towards solutions together.

I am Dr. Bonnie Blackman, PhD, MA in Psychology, and a licensed therapist. For over 30 years, I work with both children and adults. My aim is to create a non-judgmental, supportive space as we navigate your concerns and fears to find safe, secure, and comfortable solutions.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Samantha DuBose

Samantha DuBose

Therapist

Virtual • Tracy, CA


“I meet them with empathy and compassion to go above and beyond to walk with them on their therapeutic journey.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Deyana Blacksher

Deyana Blacksher

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“Having personally faced anxiety, depression, stress, and grief, I offer practical tools and strategies grounded in both experience and professional training.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Laura Vogel

Laura Vogel

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with high functioning adults who are tired of managing themselves and want a slower, body based approach that helps emotions resolve so life takes less effort and feels more like your own.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zoe Avalon

Zoe Avalon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I recognize that people are incredibly unique and they have freedom of choice in all aspects of lifestyle, personal relationship and family arrangement.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Emily Mendez

Emily Mendez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with adolescents and adults and specialize in treating grief and related issues, including depression, anxiety, and life transitions.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Pinkal Shah

Pinkal Shah

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide safe, accepting, and mindful environment as well as culturally sensitive services for children, adults, and families...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Shanna Holladay

Shanna Holladay

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a deeply affirming therapist for LGBTQIAS2+ clients and have extensive experience supporting transgender folks navigating transition, identity, and the mental health weight that often comes with it.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Infertility
Humorous, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Justin Lee

Justin Lee

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a Holistic approach in efforts to identify immediate and longterm stressors that impede the clients ability to function well and find peace.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marcie Mitchell

Marcie Mitchell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about providing a collaborative approach and empathic understanding of my client's needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Mary Squire

Dr. Mary Squire

Psychologist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“For over 35 years, I've been helping people navigate life's challenges, whether they're dealing with emotional struggles, family or relationship stress, or lifetime's difficult transitions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Amanda Cheyenne Weston

Amanda Cheyenne Weston

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Amanda Cheyenne believes that self actualization comes from committed compassion to our present felt experience paired with responsible (and often playful) action.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Diabetes
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Gayathri Ram Mohan

Gayathri Ram Mohan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a safe and compassionate space where you can be fully seen and heard, explore with curiosity and support you in your journey to well being.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Stress management, Substance use / addiction
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Tanner Isaac

Tanner Isaac

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and respect for each client's unique journey.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jacquelin Garcia De Santiago

Jacquelin Garcia De Santiago

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with adults and specialize in trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, and adjustment disorders...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Rosie Portillo Garcia

Rosie Portillo Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My own background navigating these challenges deeply informs my work, allowing me to offer compassionate therapy grounded in lived understanding.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Laura Helquist

Laura Helquist

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is warm, empathetic, and flexible, drawing on evidence-based techniques Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sheri Noxon

Sheri Noxon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Our sessions are about you developing a deeper relationship with yourself. You will feel like you've seen layers of yourself that you didn't know existed.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Melissa Beck

Melissa Beck

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With over a decade of experience as a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), I'm deeply passionate about supporting individuals navigating big life changes, loss, and overwhelming anxiety.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Charity Olson

Charity Olson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I approach therapy in a laid back manor. I believe this is your journey and I am a passenger on that journey that helps to guide and support you.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jade Dearing

Jade Dearing

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Westlake Village, CA


Trauma-Informed. I specialize in treating adults with unresolved childhood traumas / C-PTSD. I deeply understand how early life experiences shape present-day struggles—I specialize in helping people heal from those roots, not just manage surface-level symptoms.

I am trained in powerful, evidence-based and experiential modalities like EMDR, IFS-informed parts work, Emotionally Focused Therapy, the Safe and Sound Protocol, and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. Not one-size-fits-all—I tailor treatment to each individual’s nervous system, attachment patterns, and inner world.

Most importantly, I show up as a therapist: I provide a warm, safe, and non-judgmental space where clients can be fully seen, heard, and validated. I understand that reaching out for help can feel overwhelming, and I meet clients with compassion, patience, and respect for their pace.

I am committed to helping clients work through inner emotional conflicts so they can move toward a more stable, fulfilling, and connected life—not just symptom relief, but real, lasting transformation.

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Heather Enciso

Heather Enciso

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in the collaborative process with my clients, and use a humanistic approach in building a therapeutic alliance.”
Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 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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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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