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Top therapists in California accepting new patients

Headway brings mental health support to California residents with 9,039 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.

Akeberet Tesfasilase

Akeberet Tesfasilase

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, respected, and cared for.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Komalpreet Aulakh

Komalpreet Aulakh

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and client-centered, with a strong emphasis on creating a safe and nonjudgmental space for healing.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allen Ripors

Allen Ripors

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe healing begins when the mind and body are cared for as one. My work blends advanced medical expertise with genuine human connection.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Eufemia Plimpton

Eufemia Plimpton

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi there! I am a trilingual psychotherapist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 15 years of experience helping individuals navigate life’s challenges. I earned my Master of Social Work from NYU and hold a Bachelor of Music from UC Santa Barbara. Throughout my career in private, community, and digital health settings, I have specialized in supporting both pediatric and adult populations through multi-state telehealth. My primary areas of expertise include working with clients managing anxiety, behavioral challenges, life transitions, and crisis intervention. I look forward to partnering with you on your journey toward growth and healing!

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Stress management, Trauma, Women's issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Zohal Parsa

Zohal Parsa

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a warm, structured, and down-to-earth approach that's both compassionate and results-oriented.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Pak Poon

Pak Poon

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Clara, CA


“My focus as a therapist is to provide a safe and supportive space for my clients to explore areas of life that is hindering growth.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marta Shevchenko

Marta Shevchenko

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“As an immigrant myself, and through years of experience working with people from diverse backgrounds, I've developed a deep understanding of cultural, immigration, and assimilation challenges.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Denise Lindsay

Denise Lindsay

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Grief, anxiety, depression, and the life transitions that quietly knock the ground out from under you — these aren't just specialties for me.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tope Onikeku

Tope Onikeku

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe it is important to take the time to fully assess your concerns, listen carefully to your story, and identify the underlying issues so we can create a plan of care that is personalized to your needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Simin Ghasri

Simin Ghasri

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My work centers on helping you identify and gently untangle the root causes of emotional distress so real, lasting change becomes possible.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Okeema Polite

Okeema Polite

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My calm and sincere presence helps cultivate a space where you feel empowered to express your true self without fear of judgment.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Antionette Sob

Antionette Sob

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


I’m Antionette Sob, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to empowering individuals to live fuller, more balanced lives. With over a decade of nursing experience and advanced training in mental health, I aim to provide safe, supportive, and compassionate care. I believe that everyone can heal and grow — sometimes we need the right tools and guidance.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Fernando Huerta-Perez

Fernando Huerta-Perez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm straightforward, warm, and passionate about helping people overcome life's challenges and recognize their potential.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Prana Seth

Prana Seth

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is calm, collaborative, and insight-oriented. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space where we can reflect and make sense of moments when you feel depleted, unfulfilled, or disconnected from your inner compass.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Miriam Denise Moeller

Miriam Denise Moeller

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Healing looks different for everyone, and your therapy should honor your unique story, values, culture, and lived experiences.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Reichenbach

Lisa Reichenbach

Therapist

Virtual • California


I work with teens, young adults, and families navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, substance use, identity exploration, family conflict, relationship challenges, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. Whether you're feeling stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed, or uncertain about what comes next, therapy can provide a space to better understand yourself and move toward meaningful change.

My approach is warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. I believe therapy works best when clients feel genuinely understood, supported, and accepted for who they are. Together, we build on strengths, develop practical coping skills, and explore the patterns that may be getting in the way of living a more fulfilling life.

I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can be honest, reflective, and fully themselves without fear of judgment. My goal is not only to help clients navigate current challenges but also to foster greater resilience, self-awareness, confidence, and connection.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Vania Djavid

Vania Djavid

Therapist

Virtual • Newport Beach, CA


You can know exactly where something comes from and still feel completely stuck in it. That's often where the real work begins. I work with adults and seniors navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship patterns, eating disorders, and the weight of holding multiple cultural worlds at once. I offer sessions in both English and Farsi. I was born in Tehran and came to the United States as a child. That journey shapes how I show up for clients who are holding two worlds at once. Clients often describe me as thoughtful, unhurried, and genuinely curious about who they are.

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Grace Brown

Grace Brown

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all model of therapy—my work is shaped by a broad range of clinical experience, allowing me to meet you where you are and tailor our work to what you truly need.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Katherine Mancera

Katherine Mancera

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Oakland, CA


Anxiety and perfectionism have turned your mind into a battleground. Your inner critic nitpicks every interaction, leaving you exhausted by thoughts of “Damnit, why can’t I just be better!” Painful memories get louder, no matter how hard you try to ignore them. Daily invalidations of your Latina, queer, or immigrant identity sting, and you feel isolated as you keep your suffering to yourself. You’ve tried everything: doom scrolling, drinking, and self-help books, but nothing has worked. You're left feeling hopeless and weighed down.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Helen Caldwell

Helen Caldwell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a safe, empowering space where you can reconnect with your most authentic self, gain clarity, and feel more at ease in your life and relationships.”
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Sleep disorder, Stress management
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kristina Kenyon

Kristina Kenyon

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Francisco, CA


“I strive to be the kind of therapist I would want—compassionate, relatable, and actively engaged in the process.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues
Inquisitive, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bret Klausen

Bret Klausen

Therapist

Virtual • Carlsbad, CA


“Feeling seen, heard, and understood. Hopefully some new insights or a new perspective of the presenting problem.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Guichet

Michael Guichet

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work to challenge those beliefs by creating a safe, open space where honest conversations can happen and new patterns can emerge.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jennifer Fard

Jennifer Fard

Therapist

Virtual • Laguna Hills, CA


“Therapy with me is active, collaborative, and practical. I don't want you to spend every session talking about what happened during the week without developing tools to create meaningful change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Pamela Merino

Pamela Merino

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Pamela Sue Merino's treatment approach is rooted in evidence-based practices that focus on the mind-body connection.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Denisha Wright

Denisha Wright

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Stockton, CA


“I really enjoy working with individuals from multicultural backgrounds who's cultural identity, history, and trauma experiences are intertwined with their current problems.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Nicolas

Michelle Nicolas

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide evidence-based approaches that provides you with tools and skills to better manage life stressors.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Kamron Poosti

Kamron Poosti

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach centers on creating a positive, supportive environment where you feel comfortable exploring your thoughts and emotions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Kirsten Manalo

Kirsten Manalo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I strive to deliver the highest quality of care that is patient-centered, evidence-based, inclusive, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shelby Rusk

Shelby Rusk

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should feel safe, collaborative, and genuinely supportive. My approach is warm and direct...”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
YanYan Hollingsworth

YanYan Hollingsworth

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to guide you through your mental health journey and help you discover effective coping skills to manage life's challenges.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Perynn D'Alba

Dr. Perynn D'Alba

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“My goal is create a space for people to feel they can question choices they make because that is how we grow and change.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Roxana Parker

Roxana Parker

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy starts with a genuine human connection... where you feel seen and heard—and I often weave in gentle humor to make the process feel more approachable.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues, OCD
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Cindy Suarez

Cindy Suarez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is supportive, grounded, and practical, helping clients build emotional regulation skills, improve communication, and feel more secure in their relationships.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Meridian Brady

Meridian Brady

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring a warm, friendly, curious, and interactive energy to our sessions. I am here to listen and also to ask questions as well as point out blind spots.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
Holistic, Open-minded, 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
Kiran Singh

Kiran Singh

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach is collaborative, compassionate, integrative, culturally sensitive, and holistic.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Brandi Woller

Brandi Woller

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Santa Maria, CA


“I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy highlighting a person's strengths and resiliency in overcoming life's challenges.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vimal Patel

Vimal Patel

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Santa Ana, CA


Hi, I’m Vimal Patel, a Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 10 years of experience in healthcare. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing and have a background in both psychiatric and intensive care nursing. I specialize in treating depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders using a combination of medication management and supportive therapy. My approach is compassionate, culturally sensitive, and centered around your unique needs and goals. I'm here to help you feel heard, supported, and empowered on your mental health journey.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jayme Davidson

Jayme Davidson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe I provide a comfortable and nurturing space for individuals to express themselves, viewing the therapeutic process as an alliance between therapist and client.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 14 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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