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Top therapists in Hayward, CA accepting new patients

Looking for mental health care in Hayward? Headway serves patients across Downtown, South Hayward, and Tennyson with 8,166 providers ready within two weeks. Sessions are covered by insurance with copays as low as $0, and virtual options maximize your flexibility.

Cynthia Perez

Cynthia Perez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assit you in overcoming things that challenge you.”
Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Michele Scyoc

Michele Scyoc

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work closely with individuals and families exploring emotional and behavioral concerns at home and school related to Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD/ADHD, and anxiety disorders.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Anat Solouki

Anat Solouki

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 7+ years of experience helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, life transitions, and perinatal mental health challenges.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Munira Montez

Munira Montez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I will guide you through your difficult times in a safe and therapeutic/client focused setting, while providing an empathetic approach...”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Melissa Henson

Melissa Henson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is client-centered and a collaborative process. I utilize a combination of trauma-informed, person-centered, and attachment-based approaches.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jozella French

Jozella French

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe change in therapy occurs when there is a collaborative approach between Therapist and Client.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Cynthia (Cindi) Christiansen

Cynthia (Cindi) Christiansen

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


I have been described as a “down to earth” and “real” therapist. I like to believe these are accurate descriptors. I bring a plethora of experience to my therapy room; however, I recognize, acknowledge, and celebrate the client being the expert on their life. I provide a safe environment which allows my clients to be transparent without judgment. It takes a lot of courage to reach out for help and it is definitely a risk. We need to remember there is no growth without risk!

Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Stephen Kass

Stephen Kass

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is to be warm and welcoming while creating space for positive growth through a solution-focused, strengths-based approach.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rene Aka Yaotl Orozco

Rene Aka Yaotl Orozco

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with clients who are ready to make meaningful, lasting change — and I take pride in building relationships where people genuinely want to keep coming back.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mary Wade

Mary Wade

Therapist

Virtual • California


I'm Mary, and I want you to know that whatever's bringing you here — anxiety that won't quiet down, a relationship that's fraying, grief you can't shake, or patterns you keep repeating despite your best efforts — you don't have to figure it out alone. I've worked with individuals, couples, families, and teens facing some of life's hardest chapters, and I genuinely believe that the right support at the right time changes everything.

I'm California-licensed and offer telehealth sessions statewide, which means flexible, private care from wherever you're most comfortable. I accept Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Cigna, and Carelon Behavioral Health, and I'm happy to help you understand your benefits before your first session.

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Heather Martinell

Heather Martinell

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is trauma-informed and strength-based at its core — which means I start from the belief that you're more capable than your hardest moments suggest.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Family issues, Grief or loss, Physical health issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Joelle Maletis

Joelle Maletis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Joelle is proactive, dynamic, & compassionate while addressing her client's individual needs. By offering a safe space, Joelle works with a diverse clientele that includes C-suite executives, active and retired military personnel, first responders,...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eli Elias

Eli Elias

Therapist

Virtual • California


I’m passionate about helping others recognize their strengths and step into their full potential. Whether through collaboration, mentorship, or encouragement, I aim to create spaces where people feel valued, capable, and inspired to act.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth Belvedere

Elizabeth Belvedere

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, down to earth, and real. You don't have to share anything you're not ready to, and we'll move at a pace that feels right for you.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yessenia Bautista

Yessenia Bautista

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to help individuals feel more grounded, empowered, and equipped to navigate life's challenges with greater confidence.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
DeJanee Shanklin

DeJanee Shanklin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I create a safe, affirming space where clients can explore anxiety, stressors, identity, relationships, and emotional wellness without judgment.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Norma Garcia

Norma Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a licensed clinician specializing in trauma recovery. I work with adolescents and adults who are experiencing emotional and difficult experiences. My goal is to provide a supportive space where clients can begin to heal.

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tabitha Ostrowsky

Tabitha Ostrowsky

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help you actually change them. Using CBT, strengths-based work, and creative tools like art therapy, I tailor each session to what's genuinely useful for you.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Harold Malin

Harold Malin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have a special interest in working with people who struggle with issues related to gender experience, sexual practices and orientations outside the mainstream, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and disorders of sex development (DSD or intersex).”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Emily Day

Emily Day

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I show up in sessions as myself, a real human being, ready to get to know you and collaborate on your goals...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kevin Gray

Kevin Gray

Therapist

Virtual • California


“With over 20 years as a cognitive behavioral therapist, I am committed to helping individuals, children, adolescents, and families navigate life's challenges.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Arlene Guzman

Arlene Guzman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a Latina Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20+ years of experience addressing the intersection of trauma, family dynamics and mental health.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Rachel Navarro

Rachel Navarro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, interactive, and strictly non-stigmatizing. I believe you are the expert of your own story, and I act as a partner in uncovering the strengths you already possess.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Murque Watson

Murque Watson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in meeting clients where they are and creating a therapeutic space that feels safe, supportive, and collaborative.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Robert Vander Zwart

Robert Vander Zwart

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


Robert Troy Vander Zwart obtained his Master's Degree at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and has over 25 years of experience. Prior to beginning in his private practice Troy worked in a variety of clinical settings. Troy's specialty is counseling individuals with symptoms of depression and anxiety and who have experienced trauma. He also has a passion for couples counseling, marriage and pre-marriage counseling, and family therapy.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Donna Louis

Donna Louis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I may utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, as well as motivation interviewing most often in my practice.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sean Kennedy

Sean Kennedy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I bring with me 10+ years of clinical experience in cognitive behavioral, narrative, and talk therapies.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Audrea Nicholson

Audrea Nicholson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in supporting youth, people of color, and the LGBTQIA+ community through life's challenges.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Diabetes
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Chase Christensen

Chase Christensen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Working with clients who have trauma, depression, ADHD, and Bipolar are areas I am very comfortable with and would consider a strength of mine.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Ashley Nelson

Ashley Nelson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, real, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. I take a strengths-based, person-centered approach to therapy to support clients with making positive change.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Direct, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Gurmit Deol

Gurmit Deol

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a warm, supportive, and judgment-free space where you feel comfortable sharing your concerns.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Loretta Battistoni

Loretta Battistoni

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 the challenges you face.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
James Watson

James Watson

Therapist

Virtual • California


I work with adults and couples who feel stuck in patterns that insight alone hasn't changed. Specializing in anxiety, depression, gender affirming care, and Veteran care, I will provide a focused, grounded, and effective approach to therapy. My practice as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is centered on helping clients clarify what is maintaining their difficulties and develop practical and sustainable ways of shifting them.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sabrina Naqvi

Sabrina Naqvi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (she/her) who works from a collaborative, compassionate, and solution-focused lens.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Jack Sample

Dr. Jack Sample

Psychologist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


I'm Dr. Jack Sample, a licensed clinical psychologist in Los Angeles offering psychodynamic, depth-oriented therapy at my office in Hollywood. My practice is informed by training and education in psychology, cultural anthropology, and nonfiction storytelling. I believe therapy is an opportunity to address the roots of suffering and support enduring change. My approach aims to cultivate capacities for thinking, feeling, and creativity to foster a greater sense of agency and aliveness.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shanna Holladay

Shanna Holladay

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm a deeply affirming therapist for LGBTQ+ clients and have extensive experience supporting transgender individuals 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 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Christine Gonzalez

Christine Gonzalez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Huntington Beach, CA


Your goals are most important to me, but I do recommend goals when needed. I accept you just as you are. I will work together with you to achieve an improved quality of life.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Judith Iturriaga

Dr. Judith Iturriaga

Therapist

Virtual • Long Beach, CA


“I believe that our relationship is the key to therapeutic success and will work to establish a comfortable and meaningful experience, as we address your issues.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hamilton To

Hamilton To

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a compassionate and collaborative therapist who values creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for growth.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues, Stress management
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Qadar Abukamleh

Qadar Abukamleh

Therapist

Virtual • Victorville, CA


“I like to increase your self awareness, install hope and challenge/ support you to achieve your therapy goals.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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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 Hayward

Finding the right therapist in Hayward starts with getting clear on what kind of support you're looking for. Therapists specialize in a range of concerns — from anxiety, depression, and trauma to relationship challenges and life transitions. Some focus on specific approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or EMDR, while others take a more integrative style. Reviewing a provider's bio can help you understand their experience and decide if their approach feels right for you.

Hayward is one of the most diverse cities in the Bay Area, and finding a provider who understands your background can make a real difference. Consider whether factors like language, cultural experience, or identity are important to you when choosing a therapist. Providers on Headway include detailed bios that go beyond credentials, so you can learn about their style and who they typically work with before reaching out.

Therapy in the Bay Area can be expensive, but using your in-network insurance benefits is one of the most reliable ways to lower your out-of-pocket costs. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see an estimated session cost before you book. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find a therapist in Hayward who fits both your needs and your budget.

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