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Top therapists in California accepting new patients

Headway brings mental health support to California residents with 9,046 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.

Dr. Meghan Fuller

Dr. Meghan Fuller

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Oakland, CA


“My work is grounded in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches, with careful attention to development, attachment, trauma, and the complexity of each individual's inner life.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Dr. Monique Lopez

Dr. Monique Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to provide comprehensive and individualized care.”
ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Teri Strahan

Teri Strahan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a compassionate, grounded, and collaborative clinician who believes therapy should feel like a safe place to breathe, reflect, and grow.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Jessica Garibaldi

Dr. Jessica Garibaldi

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I utilize an integrative approach, incorporating evidence-based treatments; such as, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Cindy Nguman

Cindy Nguman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy works best when it feels like a warm, supportive conversation rather than a rigid clinical interrogation.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Quintin Bailey

Dr. Quintin Bailey

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“The ultimate goal of our work is to help you build a deep, unshakeable sense of self-esteem, self-efficacy, and genuine confidence from the inside out.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allan Sadac

Allan Sadac

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Alamitos, CA


“From our work, I hope you leave every session with more clarity and direction about the changes you can influence and bring you closer to the life you are wanting.”
Cultural & ethnic issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Richard Lautenbacher

Dr. Richard Lautenbacher

Psychologist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“Dr. Lautenbacher focuses on compassionately building rapport and adapting to your unique needs and goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Andre Papajohn

Andre Papajohn

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in the power of connection and self-understanding to create meaningful change in people's lives.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Laurel Weissman

Laurel Weissman

Therapist

Virtual • California


We can all feel overwhelmed by persistent sadness, anxiety, or racing thoughts. Major life shifts—like a career change, relationship end, parenting, or new phase of life—can be difficult to navigate. You do not have to figure it out alone.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to helping adults break free from painful emotional patterns and reclaim a sense of control. My practice specializes in treating mood disorders and guiding individuals through challenging life transitions.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Diana (Didi) Orozco

Diana (Didi) Orozco

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a safe enough space where you can show up exactly as you are—tears, laughter, uncertainty, and all.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ian Matthews

Ian Matthews

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Ian takes pride in providing a safe environment for each individual to come as they are, to be understood, and to be provided with high quality psychiatric treatment in order to positively change their life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Antonio Shallowhorn

Antonio Shallowhorn

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. I will integrate CBT and other evidence-based strategies to explore the patterns, experiences, and beliefs that shape how you relate to yourself and others.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Cristina LaFarre

Dr. Cristina LaFarre

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • San Francisco, CA


“Seeking help for your mental health is a sign of strength, and I am proud of people who advocate for their well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Olivier Djoumessi

Dr. Olivier Djoumessi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“He believes that collaborative care, where patients actively participate in their treatment plans, yields the best outcomes.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jeanette Arroyo

Jeanette Arroyo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should feel both compassionate and purposeful — a place for reflection, growth, and meaningful change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Brooks Larsen

Brooks Larsen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With 50 years of clinical experience, I specialize in trauma recovery, including work with survivors of sexual assault and abuse, as well as grief, family crisis, and the moments when life stops making sense.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 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
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
Chenxi Mia Yang

Chenxi Mia Yang

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“Mia provides thoughtful, collaborative care that integrates evidence-based medication management, psychoeducation, and supportive strategies tailored to each client's needs and goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelli Redfield

Kelli Redfield

Therapist

Virtual • Escondido, CA


It's difficult to find someone who gets you. I get it, I've been a client looking for a therapist. When talk therapy hasn't worked how you'd hoped, that's when you can consider a therapy like Somatic, EMDR, or ERP. I can help you with any of these issues. I am a highly effective therapist that also has out of network options for intensives. If you are using insurance and have CPTSD, PTSD, or OCD, we can only meet in the 1 hr format. I have extensive EMDR experience.

I have my MA in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, and BA from Concordia University, Irvine. I am a later career change and have extensive experience in the creative and tech industries.

I often work with women in Perimenopause to menopause, but have worked with men as well. The attributes of clients who find me are usually ready to change and have tried everything. I find they find the right therapist, at the right time, with the right type of therapy and it changes their lives. You can see more in my google reviews.

I know pretty quickly if we are a match and I won't waste your time, I know the people I can help, and if you want that kind of care, and hate traditional talk therapy, I am your therapist. Reach out to see if we are a match.

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Leticia Amick

Dr. Leticia Amick

Psychologist

Virtual • Glendale, CA


“I believe that compassion and kindness are strengths and that one intervention can make a world of change.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Bill Benson

Bill Benson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients often tell me they appreciate that I am direct without being harsh, compassionate without being vague, and practical without reducing therapy to bumper-sticker wisdom.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Christy Cotner

Dr. Christy Cotner

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is both evidence-based and human-centered combining psychiatric expertise with a practical understanding of how mental health affects daily functioning, relationships, and physical well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 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
Timothy Leonard

Timothy Leonard

Therapist

Virtual • California


We all struggle at times with feelings of unresolved hurt, anxiety, depression, and anger. These feelings can rob us of the joy we might normally experience in our selves and our relationships. It is never easy to admit to having personal issues or to examine our past experiences. We all want to be heard and know that someone is listening to us. We want to have confidence in our relationships that they are healthy, loving and dependable. Sometimes these questions are more fundamental. What are we doing with our lives? We all want to be whole, confident in who we are and in our relationships. We want to be our best selves.

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Christine Rivlin

Christine Rivlin

Therapist

Virtual • California


My educational background consists of earning my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, a Master's in clinical counseling, and a Master's in Addictions. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselr (LPCC #16395) and am a certified addictions counselor. My areas of concentration include grief and significant trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, addictions, and a sub-concentration in eating disorders.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Avon Jones

Avon Jones

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My role is to create a supportive, respectful space where you feel understood and encouraged as you work toward the changes you want in your life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Mutiat Olawunmi

Dr. Mutiat Olawunmi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I believe that mental health support is as crucial as physical health, and that healing—whether through ADHD treatment, anxiety management, depression care, or insomnia therapy—begins with being heard, respected, and understood.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Marissa Morin

Marissa Morin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work from a systemic perspective that supports you in understanding yourself within your relationships with self and others.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jessica Hamilton

Jessica Hamilton

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help women heal from the wounds that often shape how they see themselves, love others, and navigate relationships.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ava Martinez

Ava Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal, as your therapist, is to work with you to create the roadmap to achieving a better quality of life.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Nicola Wilson

Nicola Wilson

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Eureka, CA


“I use a reflective listening approach to therapy and empower my clients with information about brain chemistry and functioning.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Judith Amobi

Judith Amobi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to understand the person behind the diagnosis, recognize their strengths, and create a treatment plan that supports meaningful and lasting change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Karen Barnoy

Karen Barnoy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy is an opportunity to better understand yourself, reconnect with your strengths, and create meaningful change in your life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Creative, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
April Crosby

April Crosby

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I have been practicing over 20 years with a focus on clients 13-23 struggling with depression; anxiety and ADHD.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Heather Cresswell

Dr. Heather Cresswell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a supportive, collaborative space where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in your life.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Carolina Sekhon

Carolina Sekhon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should be a safe and warm space where you feel heard, respected, and comfortable being yourself.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tineka Murphy-Burgess

Tineka Murphy-Burgess

Therapist

Virtual • Fresno, CA


“With over 25 years of experience in the mental health field, I have had the privilege of working with law enforcement, first responders, children, adults, and older adults through many of life's most difficult and defining moments.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Veronika Glusker

Dr. Veronika Glusker

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I bring warmth, curiosity, and honesty into the therapy space, and I approach each person with care and without judgment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Warm
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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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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