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Top therapists in California accepting new patients

Headway brings mental health support to California residents with 9,041 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.

Jennifer Pritchard

Jennifer Pritchard

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is a collaborative, dynamic process... so that they can live a full, authentic, and fulfilling life.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Meaghan O'Connor

Meaghan O'Connor

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My path into this work grew from a deep belief in people's capacity for healing and a passion for creating spaces where individuals feel genuinely seen and understood.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Wiginton

Amanda Wiginton

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is a collaboration. I like to meet you where you are and empower growth and positive change.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Niki Malek

Dr. Niki Malek

Psychologist

Virtual • California


I have a strong track record of working with parents, building relationships and connecting with youth who are reluctant or nervous about therapy. I have a doctorate in Clinical Psychology and Masters in Education and Childhood Development. I've worked as a therapist in Jr. High and High School settings and currently work in private clinic to heal family relationships. I give you the tools to be kinder to yourself and step back into your life refreshed and empowered.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Farrah Jallalvandi

Farrah Jallalvandi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I want to empower my patients to understand and treat their conditions with a holistic patient-center approach.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Maternal mental health
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Maria Deneve

Maria Deneve

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a bilingual (English/Spanish) Latina BIPOC therapist who is bicultural and specializes in trauma...”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD
Creative, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Warren Kim

Warren Kim

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With degrees from UCLA and USC and trainings in CBT, DBT, EMDR, and polyvagal theory, I support trauma processing, anxiety management, and emotional regulation.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Lisa Jonsson

Dr. Lisa Jonsson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I empower clients with workplace stress, relationship, parenting and other stressors, by optimizing coping strategies, and providing a warm, safe, non-judgmental, space.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Trauma
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Austin Boelman

Austin Boelman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am someone who believes in a holistic approach to therapy attending to the emotional and physical wellbeing of every client.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Melissa Deneau

Melissa Deneau

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and guide them in building practical tools to feel more in control of their lives.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leah Krinsky Atkins

Leah Krinsky Atkins

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal in my therapy work is to help my clients believe in themselves as much as I believe in them.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sara Sorouri

Sara Sorouri

Therapist

Virtual • Tustin, CA


“I utilize CBT strategies and am solution-focused. My approach to therapy will utilize practical and holistic solutions, when appropriate.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alina Antonyants

Alina Antonyants

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in establishing a strong therapeutic relationship, starting with a foundation based on trust.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rosario Rubio

Rosario Rubio

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a licensed clinical social worker, with over 10 years of experience in working with adolescents and adults with major focus on anxiety and depression. I am determined to help you find a balance in your life where you can learn to prioritize your mental health. Prioritizing yourself can be hard, so congrats for taking that first step.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rhonda Holmes

Rhonda Holmes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With over 10 years of trauma‐informed experience, I provide inclusive, culturally humble, and affirming therapy with a focus on relationships and postpartum mental health.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Raquel Buchanan

Raquel Buchanan

Therapist

Virtual • Pacifica, CA


“The best compliment I have ever received was that my therapeutic approach "was like talking to a friend."”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Lara Sayles

Lara Sayles

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“Lara has a compassionate, straightforward, and strength-based approach, tailoring treatment uniquely to each client.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tammie Sims-Russell

Tammie Sims-Russell

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“I strive to create a collaborative, respectful environment where clients feel heard, understood, and supported as they work toward meaningful change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rebeca Manzanilla

Rebeca Manzanilla

Therapist

Virtual • Ventura, CA


“I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has a passion in working with humans and assisting them in becoming their authentic self.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Ashley Steineckert

Ashley Steineckert

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe meaningful change happens when people feel safe enough to be honest about what's hard, confusing, or painful — and also when they feel challenged in thoughtful and compassionate ways.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joseph Burton

Joseph Burton

Therapist

Virtual • California


My name is Joseph Burton, LCSW. I am a trauma-informed and culturally responsive therapist who specializes in supporting individuals living with blindness, low vision, and other disabilities. I understand that adjusting to changes in vision, identity, and independence can bring up complex emotions—grief, anxiety, frustration, or feeling misunderstood or isolated. You deserve a space where your lived experience is honored, and where healing can happen at your pace.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Taiann Knetge

Taiann Knetge

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a supportive, affirming space where Black women can show up fully as themselves—without having to educate or code-switch.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joann Olejnik

Joann Olejnik

Therapist

Virtual • California


“In our first session, we'll focus on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you feel truly heard.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Physical health issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Bryan Strycula

Bryan Strycula

Therapist

Virtual • Rancho Cucamonga, CA


“My therapeutic approach is client centered, collaborative, and eclectic consisting of a wide array of theoretical orientations and modalities to suit your needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Francis Capalbo

Francis Capalbo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that all of us have personal strengths that can be employed in the service of therapy, and that one of my jobs is to encourage clients to recognize their resilience and to build on same.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lindsey Liebenberg

Lindsey Liebenberg

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, great to have you here! I know it can feel overwhelming to seek out therapy and find a good fit, and hope we might take that next step together! Many clients have described my personality as warm, not clinical, and intuitive to their emotions.

While I have worked for years with diverse clients, I specialize and work with people-pleasing women who want to increase their confidence, Christians who want to integrate faith + mental health, and individuals who feel the weight of their past impacting who they are today.

Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Teagan Manny

Teagan Manny

Therapist

Virtual • California


What started as an interest in human behavior and Psychology, blossomed into empathy for the human experience and learning what an incredible privilege it is to hear and witness the vulnerability of others. While obtaining my MA in Marital and Family Therapy, I worked in Community Mental Health, primarily serving low-income families. I have gained a wide range of experiences with many diverse populations. Maintaining cultural competence, and open-mindedness to all is crucial to my identity as a therapist. A safe and supportive environment is the foundation of the therapeutic relationship.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chiraz El Helou Fathy

Chiraz El Helou Fathy

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, 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
Linda Bronzan

Linda Bronzan

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ventura, CA


“I am a certified EMDR therapist trained in Somatic therapies, including the Trauma Resiliency Model.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michele Danao

Michele Danao

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a California-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist actively working in the field since 2019. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from San Jose State University and a Master of Arts in Counseling from Palo Alto University. I work with a wide range of Clients and diagnoses dealing with topics around coping with life changes, anxiety/stress, depression, mood, relationships, sex, trauma, anger, and harm (to name a few).

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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 10 insurance carriers
Robin Brady

Robin Brady

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a parent of children with special needs, I understand the unique challenges families face in balancing a child's needs with their own emotional well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Mary Carter

Mary Carter

Therapist

Virtual • West Covina, CA


I bring 14 + years of experience providing thrrapy in both private and clinical settings. My work is grounded in a client centered strengths-based approach, rooted in unconditional, positive regard and a commitment to providing a safe, non-judgmental space where client can openly share their stories.

I identify as neurodivergent and have personally and professionally navigated ADHD. This experience allows me to bring both clinical knowledge lived understanding to my work, helping clients recognize their strengths, develop effective strategies, and move toward meaningful growth and stability.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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
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
Sandra Viramontes

Sandra Viramontes

Therapist

Virtual • Covina, CA


Hello, my name is Sandra, I’m a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist. I offer both video and in-person sessions, including Sunday’s. I started my journey with Mental Health Services, 2015 since then, I have had the privilege to work with all populations beginning with adolescents to older adults. I enjoy working with individuals, families and couples. I am trained to utilize a broad range of therapeutic modalities in order, to address here-and-now real-life stressors and trauma.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
James Carr

James Carr

Therapist

Virtual • Visalia, CA


“I want clients to feel they are accepted and respected as well as taking back the power they may have lost along the way.”
Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 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
Rachael Tarfman-Perez

Rachael Tarfman-Perez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I enjoy incorporating various techniques from CBT, Gestalt, Solution-Focused, Client-Centered, and other modalities.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Marissa Torres

Marissa Torres

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Currently facilitate group psychotherapy with the Young Adult population, as well as conduct structured CPT treatment for patients diagnosed with PTSD.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Challenging, Creative, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 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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