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Top therapists in Oakland, CA accepting new patients

Oakland's mental health landscape is evolving with growing access to talk therapy and medication management. Headway serves residents throughout the city, including Downtown Oakland, Piedmont Avenue, and Fruitvale, with providers available within two weeks. Work with your insurance to make mental healthcare affordable and accessible.

Joe Kovacevich

Joe Kovacevich

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Our focus together will be on bringing awareness and curiosity into your internal world so you become more integrated and content in life.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Kelly Phipps Gesker

Kelly Phipps Gesker

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My counseling style is pretty laid back. I have been described as supportive, caring, and compassionate, with a pretty good sense of humor.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Gina Cole

Gina Cole

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Ventura, CA


I help clients break the cycle of self-defeating patterns by exploring the lasting impact of early attachment wounds—especially the often unspoken pain of under-mothering and emotional neglect. My approach is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and the belief that healing begins when we de-stigmatize shame and make space for our unmet needs.

With certification in EMDR and advanced training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), I support clients in working through trauma, grief, and relational challenges. My background also includes working with first responders and professional athletes navigating high-pressure roles and emotional resilience.

Whether you're facing anxiety, grief, or feeling stuck in old patterns, I provide a steady therapeutic presence—offering insight, empathy, and deep respect for your healing process. Together, we work toward greater self-trust, healthier boundaries, and a renewed sense of wholeness.

Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Roubina Centeno

Roubina Centeno

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am certified and specialize in maternal mental wellness and work primarily with women experiencing life transitions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Cassidy Doolan

Dr. Cassidy Doolan

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with teens, young adults, and families to help you uncover what is holding you back and build practical tools that actually work in everyday life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Angela Joo

Angela Joo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a warm, friendly therapist that thinks outside-the-box and will help you to learn more about yourself and find best ways to help you to grow and change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Energetic, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adrian Tafoya

Adrian Tafoya

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Using EMDR, trauma-informed care, and culturally holistic practices, I guide clients to reconnect with their inner balance (cualli tonalli).”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 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 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrea Arias Morataya

Andrea Arias Morataya

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello, I’m Andrea Arias and I specialize in working with high-functioning adults and professionals navigating life transitions, anxiety, relationship challenges, and trauma.

I earned my Master’s degree from the University of Maryland and have lived half my life there, the other half in Los Angeles, with my early years in Guatemala. These experiences give me a broad perspective and inform the way I connect with people. Beyond the therapy room, I am also an athlete, and I combine my background in fitness and wellness with my clinical expertise.

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michael Beltrano

Michael Beltrano

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My communication style is transparent and collaborative... create an open, understanding, and warm environment and tone when working with patients.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Gemma Holmes

Gemma Holmes

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Temecula, CA


“For 10+ years, I have sought to improve the lives of youth struggling with issues as varied as housing displacement, gender identity, suicidal ideation, & anger management...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tracey Downs

Tracey Downs

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I take a conversational approach, creating a friendly connection that allows you space to vent and process...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jason Ballou

Jason Ballou

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“I blend clinical expertise with a warm, collaborative approach. I specialize in trauma-informed and LGBTQ+-affirming therapy, ensuring our work honors your unique identity.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jessica Palomo

Jessica Palomo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where clients can gain insight, build resilience, and move toward lasting growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, End of life care
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Nichelle Ward

Nichelle Ward

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe every individual already holds the capacity for growth and healing, and my role is to help uncover and build upon those inner resources.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 9 insurance carriers
Anjure Johnson

Anjure Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Sessions are paced to help you feel safe and understood, while integrating strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy, alongside a psychodynamic and holistic approach with the mind-body connection.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Physical health issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Aaron Diaz

Aaron Diaz

Therapist

Virtual • California


If anxiety, depression, or past trauma feels like a constant burden, you don’t have to carry it alone. I specialize in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) therapy as a powerful, evidence-based approach to help you move past what’s holding you back — whether that’s past trauma, addictive patterns, or persistent emotional pain.

I hold a Masters in Marriage and Family therapy ( LMFT), my Doctorate in Social Work and specialized training in EMDR. Over my 13 years in practice, I have supported clients across a range of mental health and addiction settings — outpatient clinics, private practice, intensive treatment programs, etc.

My work is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and empowerment. I deeply believe in your capacity to heal and grow — even when it may feel impossible now.

Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Men's issues, PTSD
Humorous, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Katelyn Carr Galvin

Katelyn Carr Galvin

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello! I'm so glad you're here. Reaching out for support can feel vulnerable, but it's also a courageous step toward healing and wholeness.

I'm a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 11 years of therapy experience. I focus on supporting women over 25 yrs old who are navigating anxiety, relationship issues, and people-pleasing. It's an honor to walk alongside women in this process and to witness the growth, healing, and confidence that emerge as they rediscover themselves and create meaningful change.

Anxiety, Depression, Relationship issues, Trauma, Women's issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Carla Fort

Carla Fort

Therapist

Virtual • California


You're here! Right here, right now! You may not be where you want to be yet, but you have already taken a step towards facing challenges with a strength you never knew you had. Besides, it doesn't hurt to get a little assistance on the way. I'm here to help you. Let me tell you something. Nothing is as remarkable as seeing positive change in my client! Helping you make even the smallest steps towards your goal every day brings me joy and I make sure to let you know when I've noticed your progress. Even when they seem too small to notice, I'll notice! You’ll be surprised how much a little positivity can help.

I am a licensed professional counselor and a certified rehabilitation counselor with additional experience in helping individuals get back to work to attain the highest success possible after experiencing any life changing issues. I have helped people with almost everything you can think of. I have helped those with mild and severe mental health concerns.

When I counsel, my style is energetic, compassionate, and supportive. I praise your progressions, and I can show you how to be proud of your efforts and steps in the right direction. I am client-centered and I want to listen to you and be as helpful as is humanly possible. I love to empower my clients. I can't wait to meet you!

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Julie Hunter

Julie Hunter

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Temecula, CA


I work with individuals of all ages navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, relationship issues, life transitions, or that lingering feeling that something just isn’t right. My approach is warm, grounded, and collaborative—I offer space to slow down, make sense of what’s happening, and reconnect with what matters most. Whether you're healing from recent events or long-standing patterns,

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Challenging, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Wandalyn Lane

Wandalyn Lane

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • San Bernardino, CA


The focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. I help individuals focus on the Solution.

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Krystle Peguero

Krystle Peguero

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm here to offer a warm, nonjudgmental space for adults dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship challenges, self-esteem struggles, and substance use.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Max Miller

Max Miller

Therapist

Virtual • California


“For 35 years I've helped people like you look at their lives... to discover new ways to manage their lives, to suffer less, to feel more space, trust, and aliveness.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Pawel Boyd

Dr. Pawel Boyd

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I utilize a various evidence-based psychotherapeutic approaches tailoring my methods to my client's specific needs and therapeutic goals, I specialize in: CBT, EMDR and ISTDP.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Patricia Camacho Fuentes

Patricia Camacho Fuentes

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I approach therapy with care, curiosity, and respect for your autonomy. I'm thoughtful and engaged...”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Relationship issues
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nhat Ngo

Nhat Ngo

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm an active collaborator in the therapy process. Together, we explore the patterns, experiences, and beliefs that may be keeping you stuck so you can gain deeper insight, heal at the root, and move toward the version of yourself you want to become.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
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
Aviva Euripides

Aviva Euripides

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am an experienced clinician and gage our work by the progress you are making towards your treatment goals.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Sophie Davis-Cohen

Sophie Davis-Cohen

Therapist

Virtual • Los Angeles, CA


“Psychotherapy is a collaborative relationship dedicated to your growth, focused on your goals, and fueled by curiosity.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Steven Sultan

Dr. Steven Sultan

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I believe the most important factor in a successful psychotherapeutic experience involves the relationship between the patient and therapist.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Open-minded, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Teryn Leaper

Teryn Leaper

Therapist

Virtual • California


Teryn Leaper has a Masters in Counseling

Psychology from Mount Saint Mary's University.

She is currently board certified with the BBS in

California and BHEC in Texas.

Teryn has been spent the last decade in Los

Angeles and has been living in Texas for the last

year. Outside of work Teryn likes to read, write

short stories and poems and knit.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Leslie Agnew-Watson

Leslie Agnew-Watson

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive—I honor the identities, histories, and values that shape who you are...”
Anxiety, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Leah Reaves

Leah Reaves

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My role is not to hand you answers, but to walk alongside you as you uncover your own strengths and build the tools to move forward.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, PTSD, Stress management
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jessica Miner

Jessica Miner

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi there! I'm Jess- a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, military wife, and mom of two toddlers. I have over a decade of experience supporting women through anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions, including motherhood. My background spans schools, community mental health, substance abuse treatment centers, and child welfare.

Anxiety, Depression, Identity issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lesley Shapiro

Lesley Shapiro

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I view therapy as a collaborative, goal-oriented process focused on practical change rather than unstructured or purely supportive sessions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Kavitha Hari

Kavitha Hari

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I conceptualize my client's utilizing a relational framework and primarily utilize mindfulness base interventions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Daisy Juarez De La Torre

Daisy Juarez De La Torre

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hello there! :) I’m Daisy, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping children, teens, adults, and families navigate life’s challenges with support and compassion. I create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel safe, understood, and empowered to grow. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and provide a culturally sensitive environment. My background includes working with children and families through complex life stressors, parenting challenges, trauma, anxiety, and major transitions. I believe healing happens through connection, practical tools, and feeling truly seen.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Beth Sopkin

Beth Sopkin

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use an authentic approach to therapy; I find that my clients respond well to me being myself with them, so that they then feel comfortable being themselves with me.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Juliana Eulert

Juliana Eulert

Therapist

Virtual • California


“She is an internationally trained medical doctor and a licensed psychotherapist with extensive experience working with children, families, and underserved populations.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Accepts 4 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 Oakland

Finding the right therapist in Oakland starts with getting clear on what you're looking for. Consider whether you want help with a specific concern — such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or trauma — or broader support during a life transition. Look for a licensed provider (such as an LMFT, LCSW, psychologist, or psychiatrist) who has experience with your specific needs. Reading a provider's bio can help you understand their style and approach before you commit to a session.

Oakland has a large and diverse mental health community, with providers offering both in-person and virtual appointments across the East Bay. Narrowing your options by specialty, availability, and session format can make the search more manageable. Many providers also offer a free phone consultation, which gives you a chance to see if the fit feels right before booking your first full session.

Therapy in the Bay Area can be expensive, but using your in-network insurance benefits is one of the most reliable ways to reduce your out-of-pocket costs. On Headway, you can enter your insurance details to see estimated session costs before you book, and many patients pay as low as $0 per visit. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, making it easier to find a therapist in Oakland who fits both your clinical needs and your budget.

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