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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.

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
Diana Garcia

Diana Garcia

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of social work experience and 5 years of experience as a psychotherapist. My experience ranges from treating children ages 5 and older to treating geriatric individuals aged 70+. I am a bilingual, Latina therapist and I conduct therapy in both English and Spanish. I have worked in a variety of settings including community mental health and private practice treating a range of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, co-occurring disorders, and more. Much of my work has been focused on working with the Latino community in Southern California as well as disadvantaged communities of color.

Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Reginald Hammond

Reginald Hammond

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My style is supportive, collaborative, and practical — I aim to help clients feel understood while also building tools they can use in real life.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Christie Schnur

Christie Schnur

Therapist

Virtual • San Francisco, CA


“I want you to leave a session with tools to help you decrease any negative feelings and or behaviors.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Onuabuchi Okpon

Onuabuchi Okpon

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in meeting individuals where they are, honoring their unique experiences, pace, and needs.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Miller

David Miller

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I help clients navigate anxiety, depression, critical self-talk, and relational or life-transition challenges by cultivating self-compassion, clarity, and meaningful change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hector Sanchez

Hector Sanchez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • California


“Hector believes in working collaboratively with patients to develop treatments that reflect their personal goals, values, and input, fostering a sense of partnership throughout the healing process.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Melissa Halici

Melissa Halici

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I specialize in working with adults experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, Autism, chronic illness, and addiction.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Felice Roth

Felice Roth

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I try and create a safe space for clients to get to know their inner workings so that they can meet the world from a place of authenticity.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. George Sutterfield

Dr. George Sutterfield

Therapist

Virtual • San Diego, CA


I have been practicing psychotherapy many years and have a wealth of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. I have been trained in psychodynamic therapy, family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and dilaectial behavior therapy. I believe that people have the innate ability to improve their lives when given focused therapeutic attention and support.

Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Direct, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Arianna Zabriskie

Dr. Arianna Zabriskie

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I believe that meaningful change happens when we address both the practical patterns of thoughts and behaviors that affect daily life, and the deeper, often unconscious processes that shape our sense of self and belonging.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Zach Englund

Zach Englund

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am bipolar and have navigated my own journey through psychiatric institutions, giving me deep insight into the challenges and triumphs of living with mental health conditions.”
ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, PTSD, Substance use / addiction
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Erin Ritter

Erin Ritter

Therapist

Virtual • California


“As a Psychotherapist, Erin uses a holistic approach to her work addressing the mind, body and spirit connection within the systems of being.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Dain Kloner

Dr. Dain Kloner

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My greatest strength is allowing people to feel seen and heard. I am approachable and make myself available to my clients.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
James Johansen

James Johansen

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My approach is rooted in compassion and evidence-based methodologies. In a confidential, nonjudgmental, trauma-informed environment, we collaboratively identify barriers and develop practical strategies to foster fulfilling and confident...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Kiya Immergluck

Kiya Immergluck

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist and an Addictions Counselor with 45 years of experience...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Creative, Direct, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Dr. Lauran Jacks

Dr. Lauran Jacks

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I like to work with my clients/patients by meeting them where they are in their process, hearing and learning what might be effective for them, and utilize psychodynamic and cognitive behavioral approaches.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Direct, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jodi Greenblatt

Jodi Greenblatt

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Her approach integrates a strengths-based, holistic, and trauma-informed lens with cognitive behavioral techniques.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Infertility, Panic disorders
Direct, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Herbert Lomax

Herbert Lomax

Therapist

Virtual • California


I am a passionate therapist who strives to empower my clients

I utilize an eclectic therapeutic style that allows me to meet the client where they are to help them accomplish their goals

Being a therapist is more than a job to me. It is a calling



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

Janeree Orellana

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I've worked with various populations such toddlers, high-risk youth, adults with trauma, OCD, anxiety, depression, and enjoy working with couples.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues, Grief or loss, OCD
Challenging, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Ronnae Beech

Ronnae Beech

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I work with a lot of people on the spectrum, with depression, with anxiety, with OCD— as I'm able to relate and guide from my own experiences.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Silvia Vaughn

Silvia Vaughn

Psychologist

Virtual • California


“I provide a supportive, open, and compassionate space where clients feel heard, respected, and understood.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Margrieta Kiperts

Margrieta Kiperts

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I'm here to help you work through difficult events or relationships so that you feel more at peace and more yourself.”
Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Relationship issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Elena Rafael

Dr. Elena Rafael

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Elena is a holistic therapist, viewing mental and physical struggles from a whole person perspective.”
Anxiety, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Empowering, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Gina Digiacomo

Gina Digiacomo

Therapist

Virtual • Anaheim, CA


“To empower people by building each individual a personal tool box with all the strategies and coping skills needed and appropriate to each persons situation, circumstance, personal growth and relationships.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Daisy Ko

Daisy Ko

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to provide a safe, supportive space where you feel seen, heard, and accepted—just as you are.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Eve Fritsch

Eve Fritsch

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have particular experience working with gifted, creative, and highly sensitive individuals, and I understand the intensity, depth, and unique pressures that often come with thinking and feeling deeply.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Susie Gamboa

Susie Gamboa

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe in the inherent goodness and capacity for growth within each individual. My role is to create a non-judgmental, deeply empathetic, and safe space where you can feel secure enough to share your deepest trauma, secrets, or vulnerabilities...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Eve Havivi

Eve Havivi

Therapist

Virtual • Pasadena, CA


“I believe that therapy should be collaborative; I value clients' insight and contributions to sessions, as well as their feedback.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues, Infertility
Empowering, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Porzucki

Sarah Porzucki

Therapist

Virtual • California


“Jill believes it's important to meet clients where they are at. She has an open-minded, caring approach.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Vickie Ficklin

Vickie Ficklin

Therapist

Virtual • California


BA Degree Psychology, Masters in Social Work

40yrs experience: Anxiety & Panic Disorders, Depression, Trauma/ PTSD, Grief & Loss Counseling.

Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Taina Connelly

Taina Connelly

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing services in Florida and California. I graduated from Pace University and have been practicing as a clinician for 24 years. The decision to seek therapy can be hard and intimidating. My goal is to provide a space for exploration, reflection and growth.

Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Stephanie Watkins

Stephanie Watkins

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I have extensive experience in working with children, foster youth, families and our unhoused population.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jeanne Serra

Jeanne Serra

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I use my empathic style to connect to the suffering of my clients and help them move through this to a place of healing.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Annie Vo

Annie Vo

Therapist

Virtual • California


My name is Annie Vo, and I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Los Angeles, CA. I specialized in working with individuals, adults, children, and families with trauma, grief, life transitions, anxiety, and depression. I work collaboratively to explore the connection and meaning of your unique life challenges by reflecting, processing, and recognizing the underlying root of your conflict. I utilize visual and engaging strategies and interventions to support my client in implementing and enhancing their coping skills and deeper therapeutic insight.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Aseel Ross

Aseel Ross

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I believe therapy should feel like a safe, supportive space where you can be fully yourself—without judgment.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jo McCluskey

Jo McCluskey

Therapist

Virtual • California


“My goal is to create a non-judgmental, supportive space where clarity, resilience, and meaningful growth can unfold.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sean Richards

Sean Richards

Therapist

Virtual • California


“I will challenge you in a warm yet effective environment. My clients have described me as the love and support they need.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Diabetes, End of life care
Direct, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Amina Hosaini

Amina Hosaini

Therapist

Virtual • California


Hi, I am Amina Hosaini. I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I have obtained my master’s degree from University of Connecticut with a concentration in group work. I obtained my bachelor’s degree from the Eastern Connecticut State University.

I have been working in private practice for the past 5 years primarily with adults struggling with anxiety, depression and trauma. I have extensive experience in residential, group homes and with adults struggling with addiction and co-occurring disorders. I have experience working with high-risk children who receive special education in a clinical day school. I have worked youth age 3-15 years of age of varying academic levels, learning abilities, and behavioral and emotional issues.

I am trained to utilize specialized de-escalation strategies that ensure the care, welfare, safety of others. I have experience working with adults in the criminal justice system. I have also worked with juvenile delinquent youth providing individual and family therapy. I am trained in evidence-based practices such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and Attachment, Regulation and Competency (ARC). I am trained in evidence-based group interventions such as Trauma Affect Regulation Guide for Education and Therapy (TARGET), Aggression Replacement Training (ART) and girls empowerment modality called VOICES.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Catalaine Knell

Catalaine Knell

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Los Angeles, CA


I am a LCSW with experience working with individuals, couples and families, in a variety of clinical settings including the film & TV industry, Hollywood community MH, LA LBGTQ Center, and Braille Institute. I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, trauma, depression, anger, family and work relational issues, disabilities, as well as, grief and loss. I work with all ages and many cultures.

MSW at CSULA. I spent many years living in France; teaching at universities.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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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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