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Top therapists in California accepting new patients

Headway brings mental health support to California residents with 8,429 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.

Norma Inez Martinez

Norma Inez Martinez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I create a safe space where you can explore what's holding you back and take steps toward becoming your most aligned self.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Anna Lander

Anna Lander

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“It is expected that the client receive respectable compassionate care with every interaction with me.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Roslyn Rice

Roslyn Rice

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use an integrated approach to therapy which means I vary my techniques/interventions based on individual needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shannon Boe

Shannon Boe

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I create a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and emotions without judgment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Abbey Humphrey

Abbey Humphrey

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have specialized experience working with depression, anxiety, interpersonal issues, grief, expats, crisis and life transitions.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD
Affirming, Humorous, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Carly Schneider

Carly Schneider

Therapist

Virtual • California


Welcome! I’m Carly, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who believes therapy should feel like a real, non-judgmental conversation . I work with individuals navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship stress, and life transitions where I take a down-to-earth, collaborative approach. My style is warm, honest, and practical—my goal is for you to feel supported, understood, and actually helped. I want our work to feel like a space where you can breathe, grow, and feel more like yourself again.”

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Katrina Bobo

Katrina Bobo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I chose therapy as my path due to my struggle to find adequate mental health support when I needed it most.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Erin Salyer

Erin Salyer

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have worked in the mental health field for over 20 years and been a licensed counselor for over 14 years.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Meghan Krasnoff

Meghan Krasnoff

Therapist

Virtual • California


I've been told I'm easy to connect with, in particular by folks who haven't found the right fit.

I work with adults experiencing high-functioning anxiety, depression, stress and adjustment to life changes.

I have a BA in Psychology, an MSW in Social Work, and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

I am LGBTQIA+ affirming, an advocate for social justice, and have a lifelong commitment to examining the systems that create and maintain inequity and oppression.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Humorous, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Gregory Young

Gregory Young

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have worked in crisis treatment for over 15 years utilizing nature based healing modalities along with evidence based practices to treat a wide variety of mental health issues.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Relationship issues
Challenging, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Merisa Hannington

Merisa Hannington

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I facilitate therapy sessions by exploring and identifying how these issues affect your relationships with yourself, others, and the world around you.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Creative, Direct, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Destinee Walden

Destinee Walden

Therapist

Virtual • California


Seeking support is a brave and meaningful step, and I want to honor the courage it takes to be here. Grounded in trauma-informed care and the healing power of connection, I walk alongside clients with warmth and curiosity as they rediscover safety, resilience, and a stronger sense of self.

My path to becoming a therapist was shaped by both personal and professional experiences that deepened my understanding of trauma, resilience, and the importance of meaningful support. I’ve worked with diverse populations in various settings where my focus was on supporting healing through a trauma-informed lens. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a Master of Social Work degree from Baylor University, where I completed the clinical track and earned a certificate in trauma-informed care.

I provide therapy for adults, teens, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, mood disorders, and complex relationship dynamics. In addition to individual work, I support parents and co-parents in strengthening communication and collaboration to promote healthier family systems.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Anna Sawicka

Anna Sawicka

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My work is grounded in creating self-efficacy, resilience, and empowerment so you can face life's challenges with confidence.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Uju Osagie

Uju Osagie

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“My holistic approach to care considers the whole person treating their physical, emotional, and social well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Meghna Das

Meghna Das

Therapist

Virtual • California


There is so much growing that we do in our teens & young adulthood (and our adulthood too!), whether we want to or not. I know how overwhelming it can be, especially with so many factors at play (culture, trauma, world events, etc). As your therapist, I’m here to support you through all this.

I am someone who:

  • Works with BIPOC, children of immigrants, LGBTQ+, & neurodivergent teens folx, & those who are grieving
  • Is trauma informed, & community/justice oriented
  • Knows how the systems at play affect us daily & at a deeper unconscious level
  • Creates a safe space for you to explore the parts of your life that may feel too difficult to hold on your own

If you want any of the following, then I am the therapist for you:

  • Work through your relationships, life events, &/or grief using talk therapy & body-centered approaches
  • Process life events, ideas, feelings with thought provoking questions
  • Support in navigating relationships & your inner world in any capacity
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Sayrah Garrison

Sayrah Garrison

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have a strong belief that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect and take every effort to ensure that you feel heard each step of the way.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Genevieve Gonzales

Genevieve Gonzales

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My training in Hypnotherapy, Solution Focused Techniques and Holistic Methods has enhanced my skills in relieving suffering and painful emotions quickly and without the participant having to relive any disturbing events or being re-traumatized...”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Kourtney Carter

Dr. Kourtney Carter

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe mental health should be embraced, prioritized, and treated with the same importance as physical health.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Natalie Arballo

Natalie Arballo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with people who are carrying real pain, from trauma, from years of emotional dysregulation, from experiences that have made relationships feel unsafe or exhausting.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mosi Williams

Mosi Williams

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Drake Schoeppl

Drake Schoeppl

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I am trained in EMDR, a modality used to help process traumatic memories and the cognitions associated with them.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Challenging, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Coleman

Ashley Coleman

Psychologist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“Dr. Coleman blends empathy, humor, and compassionate exploration to facilitate clients' discovery of long-standing beliefs that are producing unpleasant feelings and maintaining undesirable behaviors.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Heaven Clayton-Cisse

Heaven Clayton-Cisse

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello! My name is Heaven Cisse and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I have provided therapy for 9 years.


I specialize in helping individuals, couples and families navigate life's challenges such as work related stress, relationship issues, parenting, as well as symptoms related to depression, anxiety, postpartum, unresolved trauma, grief and loss.


Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
May-Ling Chang

May-Ling Chang

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I can partner with you to increase awareness and understanding of anxiety and depression and empower you with tools to manage these feelings...”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Trauma
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Sam Alibrando

Dr. Sam Alibrando

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Pasadena, CA


“I strongly believes in a process of "collaborative healing" where the client and the professional team-up to bring about a therapeutic and growing process together.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kelly Lai

Kelly Lai

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have worked in both hospital and community settings, supporting individuals through trauma, grief, and major life challenges.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adrienne Cane Ilang

Adrienne Cane Ilang

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“I'm passionate about working with adults who are driven to see change in their mood, feelings, relationships, or habits...”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Kara Osborn

Kara Osborn

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Luis Obispo, CA


“I have spent more than 20 years helping people understand the patterns, relationships, and experiences that shape how they move through the world.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sean Harrington

Sean Harrington

Therapist

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 13 insurance carriers
Eriyoma Ewharekuko

Eriyoma Ewharekuko

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a first-generation immigrant and I am passionate about family and cultures that we are actively creating.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Cori Johnson

Cori Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work from a trauma-informed, systemic lens — which means I understand that what you're carrying didn't appear out of nowhere.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Maria Olague

Maria Olague

Therapist

Virtual • California


Welcome. I'm a bilingual Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with a passion for helping individuals feel supported, understood, and empowered. I bring experience from school-based and community mental health settings, where I’ve worked with children, adolescents, adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and cultural adjustment.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eva Brown

Eva Brown

Therapist

Virtual • California


“The goal for therapy is for the client to find insight to their own strengths and by that find their own strategies for a better life, socially and otherwise.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Jamie Simmons

Jamie Simmons

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Mindfulness Techniques, as well as many other relevant and helpful tools to assist you in reaching your goals.”
Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Melissa Arrieta

Melissa Arrieta

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I love to come alongside your journey to help give you a caring and supportive space while you a new perspective.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kelsie Keating

Kelsie Keating

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a welcoming space where you can feel heard, respected, and supported without fear of judgment.”
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Xenia Blanco

Xenia Blanco

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Hopraya Stidom

Hopraya Stidom

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help clients process stress, understand emotional patterns, and develop healthy coping skills that support lasting change.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Susan Isaac

Susan Isaac

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to counseling is that it is a collaborative relationship where the client is the expert on their life.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Inquisitive, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Colleen Naylor

Colleen Naylor

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I love helping my clients connect all the dots of their thoughts and feelings together, as well as connecting the dots between childhood interactions and how we are as adults today!”
Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
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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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