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Top therapists in Modesto, CA accepting new patients

Modesto residents can access flexible mental health care through Headway's network of 8,157 providers. Whether you're in the Vintage Faire area, Shilo Inn neighborhood, or elsewhere in the city, virtual and in-person sessions help you find the right fit for your needs.

Mahsan Behnoud

Mahsan Behnoud

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Irvine, CA


“Together we can identify mental/emotional blocks, reprocess past disturbing memories, and develop mental agility to experience the life you deserve to flourish in.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Energetic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michele Downey

Michele Downey

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Using a solution-oriented, 12-step based approach, I specialize in unique, intervention-based programs tailored to your family's specific needs and budget.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Stress management
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Adena Sarkian

Adena Sarkian

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“I believe healing begins when we acknowledge all the parts of who we are: the dutiful part, the exhausted part, the part that carries shame, and the part that was never given permission to grieve.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Sara Abdelhadi

Sara Abdelhadi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“You can expect an active listener and professional helper to guide you through your perspective sharing and collaborate on effective strategies to meet your needs.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Panic disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Pam Slakey

Pam Slakey

Therapist

Virtual • Sonora, CA


“Willingness is the key to the gate of awakening. Courage is not the absence of fear, it is evolving while afraid...”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Shawn Redfield

Shawn Redfield

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I primarily use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help you build new skills and create space for what matters most.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Robin Avery

Dr. Robin Avery

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“She teaches you skills to help you cope with what cannot be changed, and offers new, positive ways to perceive, act, and experience yourself and your reality that can be a wellspring of growth, positivity, and personal life enhancement.”
Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Rae Hipolito

Rae Hipolito

Therapist

Virtual • California


“She takes a holistic and trauma-informed approach. She is trained in EMDR, internal family systems, somatic experiencing, gestalt, hypnosis, and CBT.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Amanda Lewis

Amanda Lewis

Therapist

Virtual • California


“You'll find that in therapy, I use a warm, non-judgmental, empathetic approach so that you feel safe while allowing me to provide not only support, but skills to assist you in healing and finding a new hope in your life- whether it is work, school,...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Peter Sholley

Peter Sholley

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a therapist with over 15 years of experience, I have been increasingly focused on therapy as a creative act.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 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 6 insurance carriers
Chartia Byrdsong-Flowers

Chartia Byrdsong-Flowers

Therapist

Virtual • California


Welcome, and thank you for considering me as a partner in your wellness journey! My therapeutic style is warm, gentle, and supportive, while also being direct and accountability focused. I believe meaningful change happens when compassion and honesty work together. In our time together, we will explore what’s getting in the way of your well-being and identify practical, sustainable ways to improve your daily functioning and overall quality of life.

With over a decade of experience in the mental health field, I bring a grounded, steady presence to the therapeutic space. I support clients through life transitions, emotional challenges, and periods of feeling stuck, always meeting you where you are while helping you move toward where you want to be. Therapy with me is collaborative, intentional, and centered on your goals, your values, and your lived experience. Together, we’ll work toward clarity, resilience, and growth at a pace that feels both supportive and empowering.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+, PTSD
Affirming, Direct, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Yasin Aquil

Yasin Aquil

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I offer a safe place for self-expression and self-exploration. A collaborative approach with added insight.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ashley Gutierrez

Ashley Gutierrez

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a board certified psychotherapist, I believe therapy should feel safe, collaborative, and empowering to individuals of all ages. I have 8 years of experience in the field in working with children, adolescents, and adults navigating through depression, anxiety, and everyday life stressors. I am passionate about supporting individuals through my multi-modal therapeutic approach which integrates CBT and solution-focused, reality-based strategies to support emotional regulation, self-awareness, and meaningful change.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lindsey Kelly

Lindsey Kelly

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Showing compassion, acceptance and understanding are very important tools in communicating with you, helping you work through the thoughts and feelings that have brought you here.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
John Kane

John Kane

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I don't believe in just sitting and nodding. With 25 years of experience in clinical practice and wilderness programs, I provide a grounded, direct space for change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Chiraz El Helou Fathy

Chiraz El Helou Fathy

Therapist

Virtual • Lake Forest, CA


“I am a bilingual therapist (Arabic and English) whose experience includes working with individuals, couples, and families in the areas of self-esteem, grief, depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationships.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Veronica Dominguez

Veronica Dominguez

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe that the most important thing in therapy is finding a safe space to process the good and the bad of life.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Velvalee Reid

Dr. Velvalee Reid

Therapist

Virtual • Simi Valley, CA


“She believes people do the best they know how and when they learn better skills they can and will do better.”
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lisa Eiben

Lisa Eiben

Therapist

Virtual • Walnut Creek, CA


“I provide empathic and collaborative care that supports and guides clients through the questions, challenges and goals that have brought them to seek support.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angelica Ortega

Angelica Ortega

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use the strengths-based approach not only to foster hope and self-efficacy but also encourage a collaborative, non-judgmental therapeutic relationship where you will feel seen for who you are, rather than just your challenges.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Nicko Jaeger

Dr. Nicko Jaeger

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


Hello,

I am Dr. Jaeger and I welcome you to my practice. I look forward to sitting with you, hearing your story, and developing a plan to help you with your concerns and needs.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nicole Freeman

Nicole Freeman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ventura, CA


“My focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths... by providing a neutral, safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing an innovative treatment plan.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Creative, Empowering, Inquisitive
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Marcella Briceno

Marcella Briceno

Therapist

Virtual • Los Alamitos, CA


“I have extensive experience treating anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, grief/loss, life transitions, parenting, and relationship challenges.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Inquisitive, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nikki Thomas

Nikki Thomas

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Fresno, CA


I am an LMFT trained and experienced in a wide variety of health conditions and clinical disorders associated with Psychology providing the highest standard of patient care. I am a Registered Play Therapist (RPT).

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Pinkal Shah

Pinkal Shah

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I provide safe, accepting, and mindful environment as well as culturally sensitive services for children, adults, and families...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Jorge Martin

Jorge Martin

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist serving clients in California. I specialize in helping people struggling with anxiety and depression, trauma, life transitions, and grief. I primarily use experiential therapy modalities (Internal Family Systems, AEDP, Coherence Therapy, etc.) that focus on deeper work to address the root causes of clients' struggles. I help people gain more clarity and confidence and feel more peaceful and balanced inside.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cameron Lee

Cameron Lee

Therapist

Virtual • California


“For lasting change, I utilize a variety of effective therapeutic methods, including: Strengths-Based, Trauma-Informed, Person-Centered, Acceptance & Commitment (ACT), Narrative, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Cognitive Behavioral.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Yasaman Sharifi

Yasaman Sharifi

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have extensive experience and background working with children, teens, adults, couples, families...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
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
Andrea Faraday

Andrea Faraday

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I support clients who want a caring and steady space where they can explore their inner world with honesty and compassion.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Izzy Nance

Izzy Nance

Therapist

Virtual • Berkeley, CA


“With modalities of Gestalt awareness, Jungian imaginal discovery, existential inquiry, psychoeducation and caring exploration, we dive into what wants to be seen.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Amy Mandel

Amy Mandel

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am integrative with therapeutic approach, dependent on needs of the individual. Several practice approaches would include: Psychodynamic, CBT, ACT, CBT, EMDR, Solution Focused, etc.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Clinton Gaver

Clinton Gaver

Therapist

Virtual • California


“For nine years, I have treated clients with depression, anxiety, relational issues, anger issues, sex and substance addictions, PTSD, and chronic mental health diagnoses to make lasting positive changes.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Carissa Baker

Carissa Baker

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize with anxiety, depression, and trauma, using evidence-based care to help clients build resilience and step into their next chapter with strength and hope.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Infertility
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Heather Hendrickson

Heather Hendrickson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have a particular interest in supporting women who are strong, tired, and sick of being told to "practice gratitude."”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Noah Peter

Noah Peter

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Long Beach, CA


“My practice has a nonjudgmental environment where your feelings and experiences are respected and validated.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Katherine Carter

Katherine Carter

Therapist

Virtual • California


As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I have helped hundreds of individuals, couples, and families navigate some of the most challenging times in their lives with compassion and practical help. It makes such a difference to have someone in your corner with a listening ear and wisdom for life's journey!

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Marjory Vazquez

Marjory Vazquez

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I believe that healing is most effective when it is holistic and encompasses the mind-body connection.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Gary Savill

Dr. Gary Savill

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I use an integrated approach including cognitive behavioral and psychodynamic effective evidenced based techniques, including motivational enhancement, interpersonal effectiveness skills, anger management, conflict resolution, mindfulness, and the...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Empowering
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
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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 Modesto

Finding the right therapist in Modesto starts with getting clear on the type of care you need. Whether you're looking for help with anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, or something else, choosing a licensed provider who specializes in your area of concern can make a meaningful difference. Common provider types include licensed marriage and family therapists (LMFTs), licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs), licensed professional counselors (LPCs), and psychologists. On Headway, you can read detailed provider bios to learn about each therapist's approach, specialties, and background before you book.

Modesto is part of California's Central Valley, where in-person therapy options can be more limited than in larger metro areas like Sacramento or the Bay Area. Virtual sessions expand your choices significantly, giving you access to California-licensed providers who may be based outside Stanislaus County. If in-person care matters to you, look for providers with offices in or near Modesto, including surrounding communities like Turlock, Ceres, and Salida.

Therapy in California can be expensive without insurance. A single session may cost several hundred dollars out of pocket. Using your in-network benefits is one of the most reliable ways to reduce what you pay. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs before you book. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Confirming your coverage upfront helps you focus on finding the right provider rather than worrying about cost.

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