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Top therapists in La Jolla, CA accepting new patients

Find mental health support in La Jolla with Headway's network of 8,355 licensed providers offering virtual and in-person sessions. Serving neighborhoods like Pacific Beach, Bird Rock, and Torrey Pines, our providers offer talk therapy and medication management with flexible scheduling and insurance coverage to help you focus on your care.

Karla Chuquimia

Karla Chuquimia

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I highly value a comprehensive and positive approach to therapy. I believe that cultivating self-awareness, acknowledging self-worth, practicing good self-care and fostering gratitude can enhance the quality of our lives.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Katrin Silvestro-Enriquez

Katrin Silvestro-Enriquez

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Westlake Village, CA


“I work with adults seeking clarity, stability, and personal growth, including young adults navigating transition to independence.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Relationship issues
Challenging, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Henriette Backer

Henriette Backer

Therapist

Virtual • California


I came from Denmark to California for my own therapy and healing. After working for 20+ years as an educator and creating a family, I decided to pursue the road to become a therapist. I've worked with a diverse range of people, families, ages and challenges in humanistic, person centered, emotion focused schools, in psychodynamic community clinic, in substance use recovery center running groups and in a treatment center for clients suffering from eating disorders and co-existing conditions. Working in this field continues to give me an in depth understanding of the human soul and heart that I strive to use to help others heal.

Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Christopher Bishay

Christopher Bishay

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that every person's story is unique, and I approach therapy with curiosity and compassion.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Men's issues, Panic disorders
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Stephanie McVea

Dr. Stephanie McVea

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in respect for each person's unique story.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carolyn Le

Carolyn Le

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I take the time to understand what's been going on and what matters to you, and we'll work together to find a path forward that feels manageable and realistic for your life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Karmen Motley

Karmen Motley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am dedicated to fostering the emotional well-being of children, and teens. With a background in trauma-informed care and behavior therapy...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Yadira Nieto

Yadira Nieto

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and supportive. I see therapy as a partnership where you can show up as yourself and feel truly heard.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Natalie Valdepena

Natalie Valdepena

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am experienced in working with all age groups and have focused on supporting those who experience depression, anxiety, trauma.”
Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Erika Schreiber Samji

Erika Schreiber Samji

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in creating a safe, non-judgmental, and empathetic space where clients can feel heard and understood.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Direct, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Laura Laird

Laura Laird

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a "person centered" therapist who works from a strength-based model, as well as techniques from CBT to help you access all that is within you to heal and change.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Lawrence Lawler

Lawrence Lawler

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in cognitive therapy, particularly cognitive-behavioral approaches for depression and anxiety.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Heather Rogers

Heather Rogers

Therapist

Virtual • California


I can understand first-hand how difficult it can be to reach out for help for the first time. I believe in the importance of "practicing what you preach" and I have been the client in the room who needs extra support. I invite you to give yourself a chance, try something new, and gain a healthy perspective on how to address complicated moments in your life.

Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ivan Arevalo Fuentes

Ivan Arevalo Fuentes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I consider myself a holistic therapist who is interested in helping clients walk on a path to heal mind, body, and spirit.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jaime Haasch

Jaime Haasch

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am warm, welcoming, and direct in my approach with clients. I include mindfulness, gratitude, compassion, and acceptance in my work with clients.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Patricia Riley

Patricia Riley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in each individual's right to self determination. Life can have multiple challenges, but with a thoughtful approaches it can reduce the power over us the challenges can have.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Keisha Brown

Keisha Brown

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Clients often describe me as warm and steady, someone who helps them feel understood before they even know how to put things into words.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kianna Romero

Kianna Romero

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and I have experience working with minority populations, mainly with the Latinx community as well as LGBTQIA+ community.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Peter Chow

Peter Chow

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a safe, supportive space where your experiences are honored and your goals are prioritized.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Felicia Roman

Felicia Roman

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide a supportive and nonjudgemental space where you can explore these experiences openly, without feeling misunderstood or needing to explain your background.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Rashida Khan

Rashida Khan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I strive with kindness, compassion, and respect, and look forward to collaborating on treatment together to achieve motivation and progress.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Makalah McElroy

Makalah McElroy

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work from a person-centered and holistic lens. I understand that there are layers of you as an individual... all of which matter.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Zita Benjamin

Dr. Zita Benjamin

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My approach is warm and patient-centered, focusing on both symptoms and the underlying factors that affect emotional well-being.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, PTSD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Airy Ramirez

Airy Ramirez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Through our collaborative work, clients can expect to gain valuable self-insights, develop practical coping strategies, and build emotional resilience.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Francesca Mephors

Francesca Mephors

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“I take the time to understand my patients' needs and concerns, and I will work with you to develop a treatment plan that is tailored to you as an individual.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Creative, Direct, Energetic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Denise Smith

Denise Smith

Therapist

Virtual • Corning, CA


“I take a warm, culturally responsive, and strengths-based approach, creating a safe space where my clients feel heard and supported.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jacqueline Amin

Jacqueline Amin

Therapist

Virtual • California


My passion lies in working with clients who need assistance with personal empowerment and identity development. My goal is to instill hope by identifying areas of strength, resilience, and capacity for positive change. Effective therapy takes effort and commitment from both the therapist and the client.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Julie Hall-Sweaza

Julie Hall-Sweaza

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I’m Julie. I have been a therapist for almost 20 years. I have experience with individuals and families who are living with mental health issues, and I also have extensive experience helping those with substance use problems. If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward, therapy can offer a supportive place to feel understood, begin to recover, and reconnect with yourself.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, LGBTQIA+
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dawn Holtan

Dawn Holtan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, direct, and playful. I can support you in deepening your connection to your body and in changing your thinking.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Direct, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ifunanya Ifeacho

Ifunanya Ifeacho

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“My work sits at the intersection of psychiatry, primary care, and behavioral health — because I believe that true healing requires treating the whole person, not just a diagnosis.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Guillermo Ojeda

Guillermo Ojeda

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Many of my clients come in wanting to understand themselves better, break old patterns, and find healthier ways to cope.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Stress management
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Celia Orozco

Celia Orozco

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use a collaborative approach in working with clients to help decrease symptoms that are affecting their life functioning.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, PTSD
Challenging, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marisol Lopez

Marisol Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I understand the unique stressors that can come with balancing academics, athletics, cultural expectations, and personal growth.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Helen Ntung

Helen Ntung

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Compton, CA


“I work with individuals who want clarity, stability, and a plan that makes sense for their real life, not just something that works on paper.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Anna Page

Anna Page

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use biofeedback-informed and somatic approaches to help clients understand how stress and trauma actually live in the body — and how to shift those patterns at the nervous system level, not just the cognitive level.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, OCD
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dean Wright

Dean Wright

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I come with an existentialist approach to the therapeutic room which means I am trying to help my clients find meaning in the change they seek.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Alec Bustos

Alec Bustos

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in working with children, teens, adults, and families, especially those navigating trauma, emotional dysregulation, neurodivergence, adoption/foster care, and identity exploration.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Matt McGiffen

Matt McGiffen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have focused on crisis management and suicide prevention for much of my professional career, working in community and forensic settings.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tene Rodgers

Tene Rodgers

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


I'm Tene Rodgers, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience in mental health and social services. I made the decision to become fully licensed five years ago because I wanted to go deeper in the work I've always cared about, and I haven't looked back since. I'm a Black woman, and that lived perspective shapes how I show up in the room. I offer culturally affirming care to adults, teens, and families, with a particular focus on trauma, grief, women's issues, relationship dynamics, and substance use.

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tondria Hall

Tondria Hall

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am passionate about creating a safe, compassionate space where clients can process, heal, and grow.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Panic disorders, PTSD
Creative, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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About our therapists located within 20 miles of La Jolla, CA

Number of therapists within 20 miles of La Jolla, CA
There are over 79 therapists in La Jolla, CA accepting new patients.
79+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 97%Anxiety
  • 92%Depression
  • 91%Stress management
  • 90%Relationship issues
  • 73%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 73%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 65%Anthem Blue Cross California
  • 54%Providence Health Plan
  • 52%Cigna
Languages spoken
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  • 94%English
  • 18%Spanish
  • 4%French
  • 3%Arabic
  • 1%Farsi
How they see their clients
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  • 92%In-person or online
  • 8%In-person only
Provider gender
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  • 71%Woman
  • 29%Man
License types
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  • 56%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 23%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 10%Clinical Psychologist
  • 10%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 1%Medical Doctor
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 34%Family therapy
  • 28%Couples therapy
  • 20%Child or adolescent therapy

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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 Mental Health Therapist in La Jolla, CA

Searching for therapists in La Jolla starts with knowing what kind of support fits your needs. You may want help with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, or work stress. As you compare La Jolla therapists, look for someone whose listed specialties, training, and approach match what you want to focus on. Provider bios can help you see whether a therapist uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-informed care, acceptance and commitment therapy, or other methods that align with your preferences.

La Jolla has a smaller local therapy market than nearby San Diego, so virtual care can expand your options while still letting you see a therapist licensed in California. You may prefer an in-person office near Bird Rock, Torrey Pines, or Pacific Beach, or a virtual appointment that fits more easily around work, school, or caregiving. When narrowing your search, consider appointment availability, whether the therapist is accepting new patients, free phone consultation options, and how the therapist describes their communication style in their profile.

Therapy in La Jolla can be a significant investment without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before you book. Headway helps you compare therapists who are accepting new patients, check whether your plan is in network, see estimated out-of-pocket costs, and book directly when you’re ready.

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